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physician Audio
phy·si·cian [ fi-zish-uhn ]
Etymology:
Latin physicus = physical philosopher
The word physicus became physicien in French and so came into English.
Definitions related to physicians:
  • A doctor; a person who has been educated, trained, and licensed to practice the art and science of medicine; a practitioner of medicine, as contrasted with a surgeon.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Individual qualified by education and legally authorized to practice medicine.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Individuals licensed to practice medicine.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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