general practitioner (Meaning)

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general practitioner (n)

a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses

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a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses

layman,generalist, putterer, jack-of-all-trades, amateur, dabbler, tinkerer, fan, nonexpert, all-rounder

specialist, expert, authority, expert, specialist,authority, pro, pro,professional, professional

John decided to visit his general practitioner after experiencing persistent headaches.

The general practitioner examined Mary thoroughly and prescribed her antibiotics for her infection.

The general practitioner advised Tom to make lifestyle changes to improve his overall health.

Emily's general practitioner referred her to a specialist for further evaluation of her symptoms.