medical practitioner

noun

formal
: a person who is skilled in the science of medicine : a doctor

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And Marcus Wheatland, known as the doctor of the swells, was a medical practitioner and a pioneer of X-rays as a diagnostic tool. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025 Nonetheless, the significance of the results means that patients with psoriasis of the scalp and body might want to consult their treating medical practitioner to discuss an off-label prescription for roflumilast foam. Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025

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“Medical practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20practitioner. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

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