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a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
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Recent Examples of physicians
In some cases, physicians, registered nurses and pharmacists are considered healthcare providers, according to the CDC, and therefore could administer vaccines after discussing them with the patient.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Only eligible out-of-state physicians—licensed in another state, in good standing, with no prior discipline and relevant expertise—may participate.
—Rees Empey, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Valleywise Health physicians are warning that the early heat spike poses particular dangers because bodies — especially those of out-of-town visitors — haven't had time to adjust to the high temperatures.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
While the reports' focus is on primary care, the Michigan State Medical Society represents physicians of all specialties.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Today, two surveys look at what physicians think about AI.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Black female physicians have the highest mortality rate among doctors.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The organization, formerly the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, is a small group of physicians that, like Cole, promoted ivermectin and other unproven COVID-19 treatments during the pandemic.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
Because lupus can affect organs silently, physicians continue monitoring even when symptoms appear calm.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Only eligible out-of-state physicians—licensed in another state, in good standing, with no prior discipline and relevant expertise—may participate.
—Rees Empey, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Valleywise Health physicians are warning that the early heat spike poses particular dangers because bodies — especially those of out-of-town visitors — haven't had time to adjust to the high temperatures.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
While the reports' focus is on primary care, the Michigan State Medical Society represents physicians of all specialties.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Today, two surveys look at what physicians think about AI.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Black female physicians have the highest mortality rate among doctors.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The organization, formerly the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, is a small group of physicians that, like Cole, promoted ivermectin and other unproven COVID-19 treatments during the pandemic.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
Because lupus can affect organs silently, physicians continue monitoring even when symptoms appear calm.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physicians
doctors
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Physicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physicians. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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