subdoctor

/sʌbˈdɒktər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who assists or works under the supervision of a doctor, typically in a medical or healthcare setting.

“The nurse acted as a subdoctor to assist the surgeon during the complex operation.”

2. noun

A junior doctor or physician in training, often under the supervision of a more experienced doctor.

“The young doctor was working as a subdoctor in the hospital’s emergency department.”

Synonyms

  • assistant doctor
  • junior doctor

Antonyms

  • principal doctor
  • senior doctor