phys
n. C1 Advanced phys
n. a short way to say 'physician' or 'doctor'. You use this when talking about a medical professional in a casual or professional setting.
n. a shortened form of 'physician' or 'doctor'. Common in medical contexts and informal speech.
I need to see a phys for my back pain.
The patient was referred to a phys for a second opinion on his treatment plan.
While the nurse managed the initial symptoms, the patient eventually required a consultation with a phys to address the underlying cause of the chronic fatigue.