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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
doctor
/ˈdɒktə/
noun1 of 2
a professional who is trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people; a person who has the highest degree given by a university
- “The doctors say I have a good chance of recovery.”Tatoeba
- “The doctor is waiting for the result of my tests.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)