doctor
1 of 2noun/ˈdɑktər/
Forms:doctors
1
someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people
A1Learn more on Wikipedia- I want to become a doctor so I can take care of people's health.
- My mom is a doctor, and she helps people when they are sick.
- The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis.
- The doctor performed a surgery on my grandfather to remove his appendix.
- We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning for a check-up.
2
children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office
3
a person who holds the highest university degree; a Ph.D. holder