house physician


noun

a resident physician in a hospital, hotel, or other public institution.
Also called house doctor.

Origin of house physician

First recorded in 1745–55

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British Dictionary definitions for house doctor

house physician

house doctor


noun

a house officer working in a medical as opposed to a surgical discipline Compare house surgeon
a physician who lives in a hospital or other institution in which he is employed Compare resident (def. 7)

Medical definitions for house doctor

house physician

n.

A physician, especially an intern or a resident who cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the surgical and medical staff of a hospital.
A physician employed by a hotel or another establishment.