family physician

noun

: a doctor specializing in family practice

called also family doctor

Examples of family physician in a Sentence

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The president announced Means as his pick a day before his initial choice for the position, New York family physician and Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat, was scheduled to have a hearing with senators Thursday. Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 The Reason Fluoride Is in Our Drinking Water In the early part of the 20th century, cavities were extremely prevalent and tooth loss was common in both children and adults, says Beth Oller, MD, a family physician in Stockton, Kansas. Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025 Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, N.J., and a contributor to NPR. Mara Gordon, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025 Those include scheduling outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day, maintaining proper hydration, and checking all medications with a family physician to identify any potential issues. Khloe Quill, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family physician

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family physician was in 1796

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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20physician. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

family physician

noun
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: a doctor specializing in family practice

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