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Physician
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a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery
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American
Who is a "physician"?
A physician is a medical doctor who is trained and licensed to practice medicine, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of illnesses and injuries. Physicians can specialize in various fields such as internal medicine, pediatrics, or cardiology, or they may practice as general practitioners. They perform physical examinations, order and analyze medical tests to diagnose patients, prescribe medications, and create personalized treatment plans.
Examples
The physician examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis.
After graduating from medical school, she became a licensed physician specializing in dermatology.
