Synonyms for

Physicians

Verb / fʌˈzɪʃʌnz / / fɪˈzɪʃʌnz / Another word for physicians — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A physician is a medical doctor who treats illnesses and injuries.

Synonyms & similar words

md doc physician doctor medico dr doctors MDs healers clinicians etc.

Synonyms by register

Formal

medical practitioners clinicians medical doctors practitioners

Informal

docs medics healers

Literary

physicists leeches

Antonyms

quack charlatan healer barber-surgeon witch doctor

Common collocations

  • general physicians
  • consulting physicians
  • physicians and surgeons
  • family physicians
  • physicians' assistants
  • physicians' offices
  • physicians' fees
  • licensed physicians

Word family

noun physician
adjective physicianly

Usage note

Physicians is a formal term for medical doctors. While 'medics' can refer to physicians, it is more commonly used for paramedics or medical students.

Example sentences

  1. 1. Physicians work hard to make people feel better.
  2. 2. I went to see the physician because I was feeling sick.
  3. 3. Physicians have to study for many years to become doctors.
  4. 4. The physician listened carefully to my heartbeat.
  5. 5. Some physicians specialize in certain types of medicine.

Quotes

  • 1. "The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who is suffering from it." - Maimonides
  • 2. "The best physician is also a philosopher." - Galen
  • 3. "The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician." - Paracelsus

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