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nurse-practitioner

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nurse-prac⋅ti⋅tion⋅er

[nurs-prak-tish-uh-ner]
–noun
a registered nurse who has received special training for diagnosing and treating routine or minor ailments. Abbreviation: NP
Also, nurse practitioner.
Also called nurse-clinician.


Origin:
1975–80
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