as in physician
a medical professional who works directly with patients rather than in a laboratory or as a researcher
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Recent Examples of clinician
The researchers found that most patients saw multiple clinicians but never received a diagnosis.
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Elizabeth Hintz, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Well for first responders, Family R&R for military and veteran families, PTG Certification for licensed mental health clinicians, and other programs.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 23 May 2025
Importantly, medical marijuana is considered by many clinicians to have a more favorable side effect profile compared to opioids and some other prescription medications commonly used for pain management after orthopedic injuries or surgery.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
From there every image quantitatively produces a biological age estimation that is generated the same way every time, regardless of a clinician’s experience level, fatigue or unconscious assumptions.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
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Elizabeth Hintz, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Well for first responders, Family R&R for military and veteran families, PTG Certification for licensed mental health clinicians, and other programs.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 23 May 2025
Importantly, medical marijuana is considered by many clinicians to have a more favorable side effect profile compared to opioids and some other prescription medications commonly used for pain management after orthopedic injuries or surgery.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
From there every image quantitatively produces a biological age estimation that is generated the same way every time, regardless of a clinician’s experience level, fatigue or unconscious assumptions.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinician
Noun
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Noun
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That is a decision between a parent and their doctor.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Some of us suspected this was coming last year when Jules got all starstruck over the cardio attendings and later told Winston off for being dismissive about professional cuddlers.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Wyle, a five-time Emmy nominee for his role as Dr. John Carter, plays a different ER attending, Dr. Michael Robinavitch (aka Dr. Robby).—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her journey from hospitalist to a leader in lifestyle medicine is driven by a powerful belief that health is determined by the total quality of one's life.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her journey from hospitalist to a leader in lifestyle medicine is driven by a powerful belief that health is determined by the total quality of one's life.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Clinician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinician. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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