Physician

usgb/fɪˈzɪʃn/
noun

A person who is trained in medical science, works to cure illness and disease, and can do medical treatments.

My mother is a physician, she works at the city hospital.
Visual representation of "physician" - A person who is trained in medical science, works to cure illness and disease, and can do medical treatments.

Often appears as...

  • general physician
  • consulting physician

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Professional Term

Physician is a formal word used when talking about a medical professional.

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If you're ill, you should see a physician.
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Not a Surgeon

A physician typically refers to doctors who do not perform surgery.

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Consult your physician about the treatment plan for your condition.
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Specialization Notation

Physicians can have specializations, which is reflected in collocations like 'cardiac physician'.

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Her cardiologist is a highly recommended cardiac physician.
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