physician
noun
phy·si·cian
fə-ˈzi-shən 
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.—
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Examples of physician in a Sentence
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
Recent Examples on the Web
President Biden has issued mass pardons for marijuana possession offenses and urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule pot, so that it may be legally prescribed by physicians.
—David Pozen, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
In Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler, physician is the main occupation of millionaires overall.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
In the amicus briefs and interviews, physicians and St. Luke’s Health System said there’s fear and confusion around Idaho law.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
No physician has been prosecuted or charged in Idaho for violating its ban.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that Ovation Fertility did not reveal what happened to the patients' fertility physicians until late February and early March.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2024
The average annual compensation for primary care physicians ranges from $250,000 to $275,000.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
Male physicians are also more likely than female doctors to underestimate women’s risk of stroke.
—Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
But his mother, a physician, advised Ms. Zhou to isolate to avoid spreading Covid-19.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
David Pozen, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
In Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler, physician is the main occupation of millionaires overall.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
In the amicus briefs and interviews, physicians and St. Luke’s Health System said there’s fear and confusion around Idaho law.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
No physician has been prosecuted or charged in Idaho for violating its ban.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that Ovation Fertility did not reveal what happened to the patients' fertility physicians until late February and early March.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2024
The average annual compensation for primary care physicians ranges from $250,000 to $275,000.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
Male physicians are also more likely than female doctors to underestimate women’s risk of stroke.
—Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
But his mother, a physician, advised Ms. Zhou to isolate to avoid spreading Covid-19.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physician. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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physician
noun
phy·si·cian
fə-ˈzish-ən
: a specialist in healing human diseases
especially
: one educated and licensed to practice medicine
Medical Definition
physician
noun
phy·si·cian
fə-ˈzish-ən
: 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
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