physician extender en · NOUN
Meanings
- A person who extends a physician's oversight to a larger patient population than would otherwise be reasonable (by relieving the physician of much of the work done for, and time spent with, each patient); physician assistants and nurse practitioners can both provide this extension.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| physician extenders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |