Example: The resident physician helps patients in the hospital daily.
Definition
"The resident physician" refers to a medical doctor who has graduated from medical school and is undergoing specialized training in a hospital. They provide patient care under supervision while gaining practical experience in their chosen medical field.
The term "the resident physician" combines 'resident,' which originates from the Latin 'residentem,' meaning 'to reside or dwell,' reflecting the physician's continuous presence in the hospital, and 'physician,' from the Greek 'physikos,' meaning 'natural,' referring to a medical practitioner. Did you know that 'resident' highlights their role of living within the hospital during training?
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"The resident physician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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