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GMC

n. countable
C2 Proficiency gmc Archaic

n. Stands for General Medical Council. The official group in the UK that keeps a list of doctors and makes sure they are doing their jobs safely and correctly.

n. Abbreviation for General Medical Council. The public body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners within the United Kingdom, responsible for setting standards for medical schools and investigating fitness to practise.


SIMPLE

The doctor is registered with the GMC.

CONTEXTUAL

After the investigation, the GMC decided to suspend the surgeon's license to practice medicine in the UK.

COMPLEX

The GMC serves as a regulatory safeguard, ensuring that every practitioner on the medical register adheres to the rigorous ethical and professional standards required to maintain public trust.

Usage

Usually used with the definite article ('the GMC').

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