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bedside manner

bedside manner

noun
the attitude, approach, and deportment of a doctor with patients: He has a reassuring bedside manner.

Origin:
1865–70
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bedside manner bed·side manner (běd'sīd')
n.
The attitude and conduct of a physician in the presence of a patient.

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