physician

Meanings

• noun

  A medical doctor who practices medicine.

  - "The physician diagnosed the patient's condition."
  - "The physician prescribed medication for the patient."

• noun

  A person who heals or cures.

  - "Nurses and physicians work together to save lives."
  - "The healer was known as a physician in his community."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪˈzɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with physician
apothecary , caricature , dairy , garish , harem , harrow , lary , marquis , narrate , parish , parchment , scarecrow , tarrant , warrant

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Variants

List of all variants of physician that leads to same result
physician , physicians , PA , physician assistant , physician assistants , physician's assistant , physician-assisted suicide , physician-assisted suicides , physician's assistants , family doctor , family physician , family physicians

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'physicus' meaning 'natural, native'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'physician' was in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, physicians were often considered to be holy men.

3. The term 'physician' is derived from the Latin word 'physicus', which means 'natural' or 'native'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Medicine: The science and practice of maintaining health and preventing and treating disease.

2. Healthcare: A system for providing healthcare services to individuals and populations.

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Culture

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Throughout history, physicians have been revered for their ability to heal and cure. In literature, physicians have appeared as characters in works such as 'Gilgamesh', 'Moby Dick', and 'The House of God'. In art, physicians have been depicted in various forms, from ancient Greek and Roman statues to modern-day paintings and photographs.

How to Memorize "physician"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a white lab coat and stethoscope around their neck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'physician' with the word 'healer' or 'doctor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'People Heal Inside' to remember the definition of physician as a person who heals.

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