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prac·ti·tion·er
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general practitioner
a medical practitioner whose practice is not limited to any specific branch of medicine or class of diseases. Abbreviation: G.P. -
family doctor
a general practitioner. -
family practice
medical specialization in general practice, requiring training beyond that of general practice and leading to board certification. -
jackleg
unskilled or untrained for one's work; amateur: a jackleg electrician. -
minimalist
a person who favors a moderate approach to the achievement of a set of goals or who holds minimal expectations for the success of a program. -
nurse-practitioner
a registered nurse who has received special training for diagnosing and treating routine or minor ailments. Abbreviation: NP.