B2 noun Formal

Physician

/fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.

Exemplos

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1

The physician recommended a change in diet.

The doctor suggested eating different foods.

2

All attending physicians must sign the discharge papers.

Every doctor in charge must sign the papers for the patient to leave.

3

Our family physician has been seeing us for twenty years.

Our family doctor has looked after us for two decades.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
physician
Advérbio
physically
Adjetivo
physical
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Dica de memorização

A 'Physician' treats the 'Physical' body.

Quiz rápido

If your symptoms persist, you must see a ____ immediately.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: physician

Exemplos

1

The physician recommended a change in diet.

everyday

The doctor suggested eating different foods.

2

All attending physicians must sign the discharge papers.

formal

Every doctor in charge must sign the papers for the patient to leave.

3

Our family physician has been seeing us for twenty years.

informal

Our family doctor has looked after us for two decades.

4

The research was led by a team of prominent physicians and scientists.

academic

The study was conducted by famous doctors and researchers.

5

We are hiring a new occupational physician for the corporate wellness program.

business

We are employing a new workplace doctor for the company health scheme.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
physician
Advérbio
physically
Adjetivo
physical

Colocações comuns

attending physician the doctor in charge of a patient
primary care physician a general doctor (GP)
consult a physician to seek advice from a doctor
licensed physician a doctor with a legal permit to practice
physician's assistant a healthcare professional who works under a doctor

Frases Comuns

family physician

a doctor for the whole family

resident physician

a doctor receiving specialized training

physician-assisted

done with the help of a doctor

Frequentemente confundido com

Physician vs physicist

A physician is a medical doctor; a physicist is a scientist who studies physics.

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Notas de uso

Physician is a more formal and professional term than 'doctor', often used in official documents and American English.

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Erros comuns

Learners very frequently confuse 'physician' with 'physicist'.

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Dica de memorização

A 'Physician' treats the 'Physical' body.

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Origem da palavra

From Old French 'fisicien', meaning 'doctor, healer'.

Padrões gramaticais

consult with a physician referral to a physician
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Contexto cultural

In the US, 'Physician' is standard in professional contexts, whereas 'Doctor' is used in direct address.

Quiz rápido

If your symptoms persist, you must see a ____ immediately.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: physician

Mais palavras de health

hospital

A1

A hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses provide medical care for people who are sick or injured. It contains specialized equipment and rooms for treatments, surgeries, and staying overnight while recovering.

healthy

A2

Healthy describes someone who is in good physical or mental condition and is not ill. It can also describe activities, food, or environments that help you stay well and strong.

Prescription

B2

A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.

Symptom

B2

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Diagnosis

B2

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.

Chronic

B2

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.

Vaccinate

B2

To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Recover

B2

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.

Infectious

B2

Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.

Treatment

B2

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It includes the use of medicine, surgery, or therapy to improve a condition.

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