- general practitioner
- ,general prac`titioner noun counta doctor who is in general practice
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
General practitioner — General Gen er*al, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral, fr. L. generalis. See {Genus}.] 1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy. [1913 Webster] 2. Comprehending many species or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
General practitioner — Practitioner Prac*ti tion*er, n. [From {Practician}.] 1. One who is engaged in the actual use or exercise of any art or profession, particularly that of law or medicine. Crabbe. [1913 Webster] 2. One who does anything customarily or habitually.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
general practitioner — n a physician or veterinarian whose practice is not limited to a specialty * * * a doctor working in the community who provides family health services to a local area. General practitioners (also known as family doctors or family practitioners)… … Medical dictionary
general practitioner — general practitioners N COUNT A general practitioner is the same as a GP. [BRIT, FORMAL] … English dictionary
general practitioner — ► NOUN ▪ a community doctor who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses. DERIVATIVES general practice noun … English terms dictionary
general practitioner — n. a practicing physician who does not specialize in any particular field of medicine … English World dictionary
General practitioner — A general practitioner, or GP is a medical practitioner who provides primary care and specializes in family medicine. A general practitioner treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education for all ages and… … Wikipedia
general practitioner — noun a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses • Syn: ↑GP • Hypernyms: ↑doctor, ↑doc, ↑physician, ↑MD, ↑Dr., ↑medico • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
general practitioner — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms general practitioner : singular general practitioner plural general practitioners a doctor or lawyer who is in general practice … English dictionary
general practitioner — general prac titioner n a doctor who is trained in general medicine = ↑GP … Dictionary of contemporary English