The academic physician
Example: The academic physician published new research on heart disease.
Definition
"The academic physician" refers to a medical doctor who combines clinical practice with teaching and research, often working at a university or medical school to advance medical knowledge and educate future healthcare professionals.
Etymology
The term "the academic physician" combines 'academic,' derived from the Latin 'academicus' relating to a place of learning, and 'physician,' from the Latin 'physica' meaning natural science or medicine. Did you know? The role emphasizes both scholarly study and practical medicine.
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"The academic physician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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