Pronunciation
/dəˈktr/
Definitions
- Noun: 1. A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses or injuries. 2. A person with specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field. For example: “She became a doctor after years of hard work.”
- Verb: To practice medicine or provide medical care. For example: “The doctor will see you now.”
- Noun (plural): The profession or the act of being a doctor. For example: “Medicine is a noble doctoring.”
Phrases
- “See a doctor” implies seeking medical attention.
- “A doctor’s visit” refers to a consultation with a physician.
- “General practitioner” or “GP” is a type of doctor who attends to general health issues.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The doctor prescribed medication to help manage her symptoms.”
- Verb: “After graduating, he started his residency as a doctor in pediatrics.”
- Noun (plural): “She chose to pursue a career in the medical doctoring field.”
Synonyms
- Physician
- Specialist
- Practitioner
- Surgeon (in surgical contexts)
- Medical professional
- Specialist doctor