general practitioner
noun
a medical practitioner whose practice is not limited to any specific branch of medicine or class of diseases. Abbreviation: G.P.
Origin of general practitioner
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby general practitioner
British Dictionary definitions for general practitioner
general practitioner
noun
a physician who does not specialize but has a medical practice (general practice) in which he deals with all illnesses
Informal name: family doctor Abbreviation: GP
Medical definitions for general practitioner
general practitioner
n.
A physician whose practice consists of providing ongoing care covering a variety of medical problems in patients of all ages, often including referral to appropriate specialists.