Licensed Medical Practitioner
/ˈlaɪsənst ˈmɛdɪkəl prækˈtɪʃənər/
Definitions
- (n.) A medical professional authorized by law to practice medicine, having obtained the required qualifications and license from a recognized medical board or authority.
The licensed medical practitioner certified the patient's fitness for the surgical procedure.
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- licensed medical practitioner
- licensed medical practitioners
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Commentary
This term specifically denotes legal authorization in medicine, emphasizing the practitioner's compliance with statutory requirements for medical practice.
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