general practitioner

US /ˌdʒen.ər.əl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
UK /ˌdʒen.ər.əl prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/
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a doctor who provides general medical care for people in their local area and does not specialize in a particular area of medicine

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I need to make an appointment with my general practitioner for a check-up.
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The general practitioner advised her to get more rest.
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GPfamily doctorprimary care physician
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