physician

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɪˈzɪʃən/
• Hyphenation: phy‧si‧cian

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Noun

Singular physician

Plural physicians

1. A physician is someone who treats illness and injuries with medication rather than with surgery.
   • Synonym: doctor

   Due to security concerns, the only physician inmates are allowed to see is the jail doctor.