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Definition of Consultant
1. Noun. An expert who gives advice. "The United States sent military advisors to Guatemala"
Exact synonyms: Adviser, Advisor
Specialized synonyms: Amicus Curiae, Friend Of The Court, Backroom Boy, Brain Truster, Beauty Consultant, Counsellor, Counselor, Agricultural Agent, County Agent, Extension Agent, Fashion Consultant, Fashionmonger, Investment Adviser, Investment Advisor, Management Consultant, Media Consultant, Media Guru, Military Adviser, Military Advisor, Security Consultant, Starets, Tipster, Tout
Generic synonyms: Authority
Derivative terms: Advise, Advise, Consult, Consultancy
Specialized synonyms: Amicus Curiae, Friend Of The Court, Backroom Boy, Brain Truster, Beauty Consultant, Counsellor, Counselor, Agricultural Agent, County Agent, Extension Agent, Fashion Consultant, Fashionmonger, Investment Adviser, Investment Advisor, Management Consultant, Media Consultant, Media Guru, Military Adviser, Military Advisor, Security Consultant, Starets, Tipster, Tout
Generic synonyms: Authority
Derivative terms: Advise, Advise, Consult, Consultancy
Definition of Consultant
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Medical Definition of Consultant
1. 1. A physician or surgeon who does not take full responsibility for a patient, but acts in an advisory capacity, deliberating with and counseling the attending physician or surgeon. 2. A member of a hospital staff who has no active service but stands ready to advise in any case, at the request of the attending physician or surgeon. Origin: L. Consulto, pp. -atus, to deliberate, ask advice. (05 Mar 2000)