Example: The doctor's assistant helped check the patient's temperature.
Definition
"The doctor's assistant" refers to a person who supports a doctor in medical settings by performing various tasks such as taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, and preparing patients for examination. They help ensure smooth workflow and patient care in healthcare environments.
The phrase "the doctor's assistant" combines "doctor," from the Latin word 'docere' meaning 'to teach,' with "assistant," derived from the Latin 'assistere,' meaning 'to stand by or help.' Together, they describe someone who aids a doctor in their professional duties.
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"The doctor's assistant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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