Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doctoress

noun
/ˈdɒktərəs/
Definition
A female doctor.
Examples
  • After years of hard work, she became a renowned doctoress in her community.
  • The doctoress provided excellent care to her patients.
  • Many young girls aspire to become doctresses and help others in their health journeys.
Meaning
The term is used to refer to a woman who practices medicine or has a doctorate, particularly in fields related to health and healing.
Synonyms
  • Physician
  • Female doctor
  • Medical practitioner