| a person trained to perform under the supervision of a physician many clinical procedures traditionally performed by a physician, as diagnosing and treating minor ailments. Abbreviation: PA |
| physician assistant also phy·si·cian's assistant (fĭ-zĭsh'ənz) n. pl. physician assistants also physicians' assistants Abbr. PA A person trained to provide basic medical services, usually under the supervision of a physician. |
physician's assistant phy·si·cian's assistant (fĭ-zĭsh'ənz)
n. pl. physicians' assistants
Abbr. PA, P.A. A person trained and licensed to provide basic medical services, usually under the supervision of a physician.