Meaning of the word "family doctor" in English

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family doctor

US /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌdɑːk.tər/
UK /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌdɑːk.tər/
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Noun

1.

a doctor who provides general medical care for people and their families, rather than specializing in one type of illness

Example:
Our family doctor advised us to get vaccinated.
She made an appointment with her family doctor for a check-up.
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