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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When patients report chronic fatigue, physicians typically ask a series of questions to gain a clearer picture of the underlying cause and determine the best course of action, Thompson said.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
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As of Feb. 17, Doe's wife is still at the local hospital against the recommendations of both the local physician and the embassy.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The town's recruitment campaign has drawn a lot of interest from nurse practitioners, but few primary care physicians have applied for the position.
—Daniel Chang, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.
—Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Elon Musk Just Started Shutting Down This Government Agency Hours Before Employees Were Expected to Report to Work
As of Feb. 17, Doe's wife is still at the local hospital against the recommendations of both the local physician and the embassy.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The town's recruitment campaign has drawn a lot of interest from nurse practitioners, but few primary care physicians have applied for the position.
—Daniel Chang, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.
—Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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