physician

UK
/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Translations

physiciannoun
physicians
pl
UK
/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
The physician examined the patient and prescribed the necessary medication.
Le médecin a examiné le patient et a prescrit le médicament nécessaire.
Additional translations
docteurCourant à l’oral pour parler d’un médecin.
Synonyms
healthcare provider
medical practitioner
physicianadjective
UK
/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/fəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to medical doctors.
médicalRare en anglais ; s’emploie dans le sens de la médecine ou des médecins.
Physician training programs often require extensive residency.
Les programmes de formation médicale exigent souvent une longue résidence.

Definitions

physiciannoun
A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment as opposed to surgery.
The physician examined the patient and prescribed the necessary medication.
A medical doctor; a practitioner of medicine.
She scheduled an appointment with her primary care physician.
physicianadjective
Relating to physicians or to the practice of medicine.
Physician training programs often require extensive residency.