as in doctor
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 physician
Since the healthcare power of attorney has been signed, Trinity is in a position to make sure the client’s wishes are followed, and will advocate with hospitals and physicians.
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Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
One study published in July 2024 found that when OpenAI’s GPT‑4 examined the medical information of 100 patients in an emergency room, the AI was able to diagnose them with 97 percent accuracy, outperforming resident physicians.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Clinics dedicated to solving complex diagnostic cases, including rare genetic disorders as well as other conditions that have stumped doctors, would give physicians a reliable place to send patients when traditional approaches fail.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the agency’s projections, Missouri will be able to meet only 91% of its physician needs by 2038, while Kansas will only be able to fill about 84% of its needs.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
One study published in July 2024 found that when OpenAI’s GPT‑4 examined the medical information of 100 patients in an emergency room, the AI was able to diagnose them with 97 percent accuracy, outperforming resident physicians.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Clinics dedicated to solving complex diagnostic cases, including rare genetic disorders as well as other conditions that have stumped doctors, would give physicians a reliable place to send patients when traditional approaches fail.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the agency’s projections, Missouri will be able to meet only 91% of its physician needs by 2038, while Kansas will only be able to fill about 84% of its needs.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
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At four months old, doctors diagnosed him with a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) between the left and right ventricles in his heart, as well as pulmonary hypertension.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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After Fowler was taken to the hospital, doctors found antifreeze in his system — causing significant damage to his internal organs.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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