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Physician

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Definition: Physicians first diagnose and then treat patients who are suffering from diseases and injuries.

See Doctor: Career Information for information about becoming a physician.

Also Known As: doctor, MD
Common Misspellings: phycisian
Examples:
The physician told Sally to go home and get plenty of rest.

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