physician to
Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words
Indicates the person or group the physician serves, often a person of high status.
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- He was physician to George Washington.
- Dr. Eleanor Vance served as physician to the royal family for many years.
- The young intern aspired to become a physician to the president.
- During the epidemic, she was appointed physician to the entire village.
- Historically, a physician to the emperor held immense power and influence.
- As physician to the aging monarch, he was responsible for her daily health.
- The celebrated specialist became physician to several world leaders.
- Being a physician to such an important dignitary requires utmost discretion.
- His great-grandfather was once physician to the governor.
- She has been the official physician to the national sports team since 2010.