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md

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Medicinae Doctor: Symbol indicating a higher research doctorate in medicine.

Pronunciation

US device voice
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Definition

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noun

  1. britishmedicine

    Medicinae Doctor: Symbol indicating a higher research doctorate in medicine; Doctor of Medicine

  2. A physician; a person who holds a doctoral degree or first professional degree in medicine, and practices in that profession.

  3. The chief executive of a limited company.

  4. A magnetooptical format for storing digital audio.

  5. usmedicine

    Symbol (usually a postnominal) indicating a medical degree; medical physician or medical doctor; doctor(ate) of medicine

  6. A state of the United States; named for Queen Mary, queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. Capital: Annapolis. Largest city: Baltimore.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to magnetodynamics

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
General English

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  • physician

    A medical doctor trained in human medicine.

  • medico

    A physician or medical doctor.

  • doctor

    The title of an academic or medical doctor.

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