family physician

noun

: a doctor specializing in family practice

called also family doctor

Examples of family physician in a Sentence

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Here’s what colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, and family physicians have to say. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025 In our clinic, Casas helped nurse midwives and family physicians set up and facilitate groups for pregnant women. Daphne Miller, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 Healthcare providers, including pediatricians and family physicians, should implement screening protocols for depression that encompass both parents, rather than focusing solely on mothers. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, N.J., and a contributor to NPR. Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for family physician

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family physician was in 1796

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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20physician. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

family physician

noun
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: a doctor specializing in family practice

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