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noun.
abbreviation for doctor, a title accorded to a person who holds a doctorate degree from an academic institution, such as a Ph.D. degree or M.D. degree.
noun.
a licensed doctor of medicine.
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noun.
a licensed medical practitioner
noun.
a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution
Word Usage
"This aspect of ritual, aptly denoted by the Greek word drÅmenon,"