Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of doctor
"The doctors at the hospital gathered to discuss the new treatment plan for the patients."
In plain English: Doctors are medical professionals who treat sick people and help them get better.
"Doctors are often consulted when someone feels sick and needs medical advice."
Usage: Doctors are medical professionals who diagnose and treat illnesses, distinct from academic titles or PhD recipients. Use this term when referring to physicians working in healthcare settings rather than scholars holding doctoral degrees.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of doctor
"The doctor recommends a healthy diet to improve your overall well-being."
"After the car accident, two doctors worked together to repair the victim's broken leg."
Usage: Do not use the verb "doctor" to mean treating an illness; it specifically means to falsify or manipulate something dishonestly. You should avoid saying "I will doctor your fever" and instead say you will treat or cure the illness.
Derived from the Latin doctor, meaning "teacher," the term originally referred to someone who had completed advanced studies in law, medicine, or theology and was authorized to teach others. It evolved through Old French before entering English with its current sense of a medical practitioner or expert in a specific field.