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Word

GMC

Phoneticsgmc

Definition

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.

Examples

“The doctor is registered with the GMC.”

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

“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.”

Examples

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').

Real-World Examples

“One doctor, who no longer works at the trust, has already referred themselves to the medical regulator, the GMC, after being approached by the hospital.”
BBC News · 24 Sept 2026
“And GM brand owners, including those with Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, were offered over-the-air software updates that preserved core OnStar services even after the first 3G network ceased.”
Ars Technica · 21 Jul 2026

Domain

Politics

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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