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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.


SIMPLE

I need to see a phys for my back pain.

CONTEXTUAL

The patient was referred to a phys for a second opinion on his treatment plan.

COMPLEX

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.

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