medical practitioner

noun
UK: /ˌmed.ɪ.kəl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
US: /ˌmed.ɪ.kəl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ɚ/

  1. A person who is trained and qualified to practice medicine.

    1. The medical practitioner checked my heartbeat.
    2. Before starting the treatment, the medical practitioner considered my medical history.

  2. A healthcare professional who provides medical care, including doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals.

    1. I need to find a good medical practitioner for my child.
    2. The hospital employs a diverse group of medical practitioners with various specialties.

Synonyms

doctor physician clinician

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medical practitioner" in English means: A person who is trained and qualified to practice medicine., A healthcare professional who provides medical care, including doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals..

The phonetic transcription of "medical practitioner" is /ˌmed.ɪ.kəl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/ in British English and /ˌmed.ɪ.kəl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medical practitioner": doctor, physician, clinician.

Example usage of "medical practitioner": "The medical practitioner checked my heartbeat.". More examples on the page.