Used in a Sentence

physician

How to use physician in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for physician.

Editorial note

The AMA does not license physicians, state governments do.

Examples10
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of physician gathered in one view.

noun

a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for physician.

noun

a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"

Example sentences

1

The AMA does not license physicians, state governments do.

2

A nurse wouldn't sanction ice chips without the admitting physician's chop.

3

An ambulance driver diverted to a closer e/r despite having a physician onboard.

4

The baby comes and there are no complications and no anesthetic and the attending physician never even showed up for some reason.

5

His point is more about not putting all your eggs in one basket; you certainly don't tell your barista about an upcoming physician's appointment, or that you are in the market for a house.

6

Medical boards should get involved in investigating dentists and physicians who behave like this, and in taking a closer look at a company who would go after patients like this.

7

A friend of mine who is an emergency room physician probably earns over twice the average software developers salary with fewer hours and very flexible shifts.

8

"The average physician's net income declined 7 percent from 1995 to 2003, after adjusting for inflation, while incomes of lawyers and other professionals rose by 7 percent during the period.

9

I don't know of any physician who regularly treats psychotic patients in emergency rooms who recommends that young people with family history medical risk for psychosis use marijuana.

10

Speaking as a physician, and with the caveat that I assume Dr. Bedi wouldn't waste his time if this story wasn't mostly accurate, I want to express my frustration - this is why we can't have nice things!Medical bureaucracies are very reticent to chose software from companies that don't have a long track record.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use physician in a sentence?

The AMA does not license physicians, state governments do.

What does physician mean?

a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"

What part of speech is physician?

physician is commonly used as noun.