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Definition of General practitioner
1. Noun. A physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses.
Exact synonyms: Gp
Specialized synonyms: Country Doctor, Family Doctor
Generic synonyms: Doc, Doctor, Dr., Md, Medico, Physician
Specialized synonyms: Country Doctor, Family Doctor
Generic synonyms: Doc, Doctor, Dr., Md, Medico, Physician
Definition of General practitioner
1. Noun. A physician who provides primary care; treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care and health education; a family doctor. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of General practitioner
1. (GP) a medically qualified doctor who practices general medicine as a family practitioner. Some GPs are also qualified in specialised medicine and in Malaysia, the majority of specialists also practise as general practitioners although the trend may be changing. (16 Dec 1997)