physician
physician Lexical Profile
physician Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person legally qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment as distinct from surgery.
"You should consult your primary care physician before starting a strenuous new exercise regimen."
A person or thing that heals, relieves, or comforts emotionally or spiritually.
"Time is often the best physician for a grieving heart."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'physician' (a medical doctor) with 'physicist' (a scientist who specializes in the field of physics). Additionally, in British English, 'physician' often refers specifically to a specialist in internal medicine rather than a surgeon.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old French 'fisicien', from Latin 'physica' (natural science), and ultimately from Ancient Greek 'physikos' (natural), reflecting the historical connection between the study of nature and the practice of healing.