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
Words nearby house physician
house of worship,
house officer,
house organ,
house painter,
house party,
house physician,
house place,
house plant,
house rule,
house seat,
house slipper
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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.