doctorspeak

doc·tor·speak

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok-ter-speek]
- /ˈdɒk tərˌspik/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok-ter-speek]
- /ˈdɒk tərˌspik/

Definitions of doctorspeak word

noun doctorspeak the language of physicians and other health professionals; specialized or technical jargon used by healthcare workers. 1
noun doctorspeak The jargon used by doctors. 1

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Parts of speech for Doctorspeak

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doctorspeak popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

doctorspeak usage trend in Literature

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