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general practitioner

noun

  1. a medical practitioner whose practice is not limited to any specific branch of medicine or class of diseases. : G.P.


general practitioner

noun

  1. a physician who does not specialize but has a medical practice ( general practice ) in which he deals with all illnesses Informal namefamily doctor GP
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of general practitioner1

First recorded in 1880–85
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We are working with general practitioners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to ensure women receive the support and care they need.

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The two candidates were also asked about a possible cut in the fuel excise tax and the rising cost of seeing a general practitioner.

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Perhaps one day general practitioners could assess levels of loneliness during regular wellness visits to help identify those who might be most at risk, Graham said.

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GPT-4 scored significantly better in the test than unspecialised junior doctors, who are comparable to general practitioners in their level of specialist eye knowledge.

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“A ship’s captain is a general practitioner, if I was to use a medical term,” Post said.

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