family doctor

noun

: a doctor who treats the members of a family : a doctor who provides general medical care for people of all ages

Full Definition of FAMILY DOCTOR

: a doctor regularly consulted by a family

: a doctor specializing in family practice

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1840

Medical Dictionary

noun

: a doctor regularly consulted by a family in time of medical need

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