Physician
(noun)
- A medical doctor who is qualified to practice medicine and care for patients.
- A person who is licensed to practice medicine and provide medical care.
- A person who is trained and licensed to diagnose, treat and prevent illness.
Origin:
From old french physician, from latin physicus ("physician"), from greek φύσις (physis, "nature") + -icus, from φύσις (physis, "nature") + -ικός (-ikos, "-i.c")
Examples:
- The physician prescribed medication for the patient's illness.
- She is a physician who specializes in pediatrics.
- He is a physician who is trained in surgery.