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Trainee-Doctor

/ˈtreɪni ˈdɒktə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A medical professional who is undergoing training to become a fully qualified doctor.

    "The trainee-doctor spent long hours in the hospital, learning from experienced physicians."
  2. 2

    An individual in a residency program or similar medical training program.

    "As a trainee-doctor, she was responsible for patient assessments under supervision."

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The term 'trainee-doctor' combines 'trainee', derived from the French 'entraîner' meaning 'to train', and 'doctor', from the Latin 'docere' meaning 'to teach'. The phrase has evolved in modern English to refer specifically to medical professionals in training.

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