Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of physician
"The new policy requires all physicians to submit their annual licenses by March 15th."
In plain English: Physicians are doctors who treat sick people and help them get better.
"The physicians at the clinic were very kind to their patients."
Usage: Physicians are medical doctors who diagnose and treat illnesses, distinct from other healthcare professionals like nurses or specialists with limited scopes. Use this term when referring to licensed practitioners holding an MD or DO degree in general practice or specific medical fields.
Derived from the Greek iatros meaning "healer," this term originally referred to those skilled in restoring health through natural means rather than surgery or magic. It entered English via Old French and Latin, retaining its core sense of a medical practitioner until modern times.