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单词 physician
释义

physician

noun

phy·​si·​cian fə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce physician (audio)
plural physicians
1
: a person trained in the art of healing
specifically : a health care professional (such as a dermatologist, internist, pediatrician, or urologist) who has earned a medical degree, is clinically experienced, and is licensed to practice medicine as usually distinguished from surgery : a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine
2
: someone or something that has a beneficial effect or influence
Do justice with mercy. That is what, in essence, the brilliant physician of the heart and soul, Maimonides, tried to teach us 900 years ago. Jack Weinstein

Synonyms

  • croaker [slang]
  • doc
  • doctor
  • medic
  • medico
  • sawbones [slang]
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Example Sentences

you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
Recent Examples on the Web The physician would also be required to preserve a DNA sample from the fetal remains and submit the evidence to the country sheriff. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The physician was advised by the CDC to administer an antibiotic shot, which alleviated some of the throat pain. Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Jen is a physician and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and BioBehavioral Health University of Minnesota. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Why does cracking a joint feel so good? Popping or cracking a joint can help relieve tension that builds up due to lack of movement, Drew Schwartz, DC, a chiropractic physician at Cleveland Clinic, tells SELF. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 But Aaron Glatt, an infectious disease physician at Mount Sinai South Nassau on Long Island who is also a rabbi, says that a case of polio might wake people up to the dangers of the disease and the importance of vaccination. Sara Reardon, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022 Tom Inglesby is an infectious disease physician, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, and a former senior adviser to the Biden administration’s White House Covid-19 Response Team. Tom Inglesby, STAT, 12 Aug. 2022 Jones already underwent an MRI and will visit with team physician Dr. Gary Waslewski on Wednesday, Barfield said. Nick Piecoro, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Jones already underwent an MRI and will visit with team physician Dr. Gary Waslewski on Wednesday, Barfield said. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English phisicien, fisicien, from Anglo-French, from phisique medicine

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

physician

noun

phy·​si·​cian fə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce physician (audio)
: a specialist in healing human disease : a doctor of medicine

Medical Definition

physician

noun

phy·​si·​cian fə-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce physician (audio)
: a health care professional who has earned a medical degree, is clinically experienced, and is licensed to practice medicine : a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine

physician

noun

as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • doctor
  • nurse
  • doc
  • medic
  • surgeon
  • specialist
  • medico
  • paramedic
  • sawbones
  • internist
  • clinician
  • pediatrician
  • obstetrician
  • paramedical
  • gynecologist
  • radiologist
  • neurologist
  • ophthalmologist
  • pathologist
  • urologist
  • dermatologist
  • anesthesiologist
  • podiatrist
  • orthopedist
  • hospitalist
  • physiatrist
  • resident
  • family physician
  • attending
  • croaker
  • family practitioner
  • ob-gyn
  • family doctor
  • pediatrist
  • nurse-practitioner
  • physiotherapist
  • interne
  • plastic surgeon
  • general practitioner
  • intern
  • physical therapist
  • aidman
  • EMT

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonphysician
  • nondoctor
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