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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Maher Abdallah, a physician and director of the clinic, marveled that no one was killed in the office because the bomb went off on a Saturday morning.
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Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Automating routine or repetitive clinical and administrative tasks could boost physician productivity, letting doctors treat more patients per hour.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Rali said getting to a hospital quickly greatly reduces risk of death and that emergency rooms and physicians are well-trained in how to stop and treat a pulmonary embolism.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
For three years, Truitt trained under two of the top dermatologic laser physicians in the world.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Automating routine or repetitive clinical and administrative tasks could boost physician productivity, letting doctors treat more patients per hour.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Rali said getting to a hospital quickly greatly reduces risk of death and that emergency rooms and physicians are well-trained in how to stop and treat a pulmonary embolism.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
For three years, Truitt trained under two of the top dermatologic laser physicians in the world.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
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Beyond the physical health risks, doctors and lawyers warn the societal shame around menstruation has a corrosive impact on women’s mental wellbeing and sense of self.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Apollon was rushed to Lawnwood Hospital, where doctors performed an emergency C-section.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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