family doctor

noun
a general practitioner.
Also called family physician.

Origin:
1840–50

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family doctor
 
—n
See general practitioner

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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary

family doctor n.

  1. A physician who practices the specialty of family medicine. Also called family physician, family practitioner.

  2. See general practitioner.

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Example sentences
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  to help him sleep.
The multidisciplinary team will work out a rehabilitation program and a report
  back to their family doctor.
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  blossomed.
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