Definition of Locum tenens

1. Noun. Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.

Exact synonyms: Locum
Generic synonyms: Backup, Backup Man, Fill-in, Relief, Reliever, Stand-in, Substitute

Definition of Locum tenens

1. Noun. A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Locum tenens

1. Synonym: locum tenant. Origin: L. One holding a place (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Locum Tenens

loculaments
locular
loculate
loculated
loculation
loculation syndrome
locule
loculed
locules
loculi
loculicidal
loculous
loculus
locum
locum tenant
locum tenens
locum tenentes
locums
locus
locus ceruleus
locus cinereus
locus coeruleus
locus control region
locus ferrugineus
locus minoris resistentiae
locus niger
locus of control
locus of infection
locus perforatus anticus

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