1
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
2
primary care physician; primary care provider
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Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Investigators said Allen was in critical condition after overdosing on PCP and methamphetamine.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
The woman told police Sulaiman had been smoking Angel Dust — a slang term for PCP — in the days preceding the assault.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
Hernandez, also an avid user of PCP, was a frequent consumer.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Calls about other psychedelics mostly held steady, though those related to hallucinogenic stimulants and phencyclidine (PCP) decreased.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Investigators said Allen was in critical condition after overdosing on PCP and methamphetamine.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
The woman told police Sulaiman had been smoking Angel Dust — a slang term for PCP — in the days preceding the assault.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
Hernandez, also an avid user of PCP, was a frequent consumer.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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“PCP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PCP. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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PCP
1 of 2 noun1
3
: a health-care professional and especially a physician who is authorized (as by an HMO) to provide primary care
PCP
2 of 2 abbreviation
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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