Physician: meaning, definitions and examples

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physician

 

[ fɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical professional

A physician is a medical professional who practices medicine, treating patients for various illnesses and injuries. They are trained to diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, and provide treatments to help patients recover their health.

Synonyms

MD, doctor, medical practitioner

Examples of usage

  • Every year, I visit my physician for a check-up.
  • The physician recommended that the patient undergo further testing.
  • Physicians often work long hours to ensure their patients receive the best care.
  • The physician's office was busy with patients waiting to be seen.
  • After examining the patient, the physician made a diagnosis and recommended a treatment plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "physician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 médico

🇮🇳 चिकित्सक

🇩🇪 Arzt

🇮🇩 dokter

🇺🇦 лікар

🇵🇱 lekarz

🇯🇵 医者 (いしゃ)

🇫🇷 médecin

🇪🇸 médico

🇹🇷 doktor

🇰🇷 의사 (uisa)

🇸🇦 طبيب

🇨🇿 lékař

🇸🇰 lekár

🇨🇳 医生 (yīshēng)

🇸🇮 zdravnik

🇮🇸 læknir

🇰🇿 дәрігер

🇬🇪 ექიმი

🇦🇿 həkim

🇲🇽 médico

Etymology

The word 'physician' originates from Middle English 'phisicien', which comes from Old French 'phisicien', meaning 'a healer' or 'a medical practitioner'. The term has ancient roots, with its Latin origin 'physicianus' derived from the Greek word 'physis', meaning 'nature'. Physicians have been essential figures in society for centuries, providing medical care and healing to those in need.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,526, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.