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house physician

–noun
a resident physician in a hospital, hotel, or other public institution.
Also called house doctor.


Origin:
1745–55
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Main Entry: house doctor
Function: noun
: a physician who is in residence at an establishment (as a hotel) or on the premises temporarily (as during the performance of aplay) in the event of a medical emergency

Main Entry: house physician
Function: noun
: a physician and especially a resident employed by a hospital
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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house physician n.

  1. A physician, especially an intern or a resident who cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the surgical and medical staff of a hospital.

  2. A physician employed by a hotel or another establishment.

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