especially American EnglishAmE formalMN a doctor 医生► see thesaurus at doctor
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physician• In the epidemic of 1916, physicians could do little more for the thousands who fell ill than advisebed rest.• If used at all, over-the-counterhormones should be used carefully and conservatively in consultation with a physician.• Also patrons of barbers, doctors, druggists, physicians, and surgeons.• When a patient first meets the examiningphysician, he or she almost invariably is somewhat anxious.• Significantly, almost 66 % of the patients reported previously seekingtreatment from other physicians for their erectile dysfunction.• People with heart problems should talk to their physician before making the trip.• Ask the pharmacist and / or your physician if any of the ingredients are known to affectsleep.