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primary care physician

 

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Noun primary care physician has 1 sense
  1. primary care physician - the physician who provides primary care; "the primary care physician acts as a gatekeeper to the medical system"
    --1 is a kind of
    doctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medico

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Primary Care Physician

Definition:

A primary care physician, also known as a general practitioner or family doctor, is a medical doctor who provides comprehensive and continuous healthcare for patients of all ages.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech:

Noun (phrase)

Definition:

A doctor who serves as a patient's first point of contact for their healthcare needs, offering general medical care and coordinating referrals to specialists when necessary.

Example Sentence:

Jane visited her primary care physician for her annual check-up.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech:

Noun (phrase)

Definition:

The healthcare professional responsible for the ongoing healthcare management of patients, including disease prevention, health promotion, and the treatment of common illnesses.

Example Sentence:

The primary care physician recommended regular exercise and a healthy diet to improve John's overall well-being.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech:

Noun (phrase)

Definition:

A doctor who specializes in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or general practice, providing preventive care and addressing a wide range of medical conditions.

Example Sentence:

The primary care physician referred Hannah to a specialist after diagnosing her with a complex medical condition.

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