G p

G.P.

1.
General Practitioner.
2.
General Purpose.
3.
Gloria Patri.
4.
Graduate in Pharmacy.
5.
Grand Prix.
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general practitioner

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

Origin:
1880–85

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general practitioner
 
n
Informal name: family doctor, GP a physician who does not specialize but has a medical practice (general practice) in which he deals with all illnesses

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general practitioner n.
Abbr. G.P., GP
A physician whose practice consists of providing ongoing care covering a variety of medical problems in patients of all ages, often including referral to appropriate specialists. Also called family doctor.

G.P. or GP
abbr.
general practitioner

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