syndoc

/ˈsɪndɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical student who is given responsibility for caring for a patient or group of patients under the supervision of a qualified doctor.

“The syndoc was tasked with monitoring the patient’s vital signs and reporting any changes to the attending physician.”

Synonyms

  • medical student
  • student doctor

Antonyms

  • non-medical professional
  • untrained caregiver