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res·i·dent

(rez'i-dĕnt),
A house officer attached to a hospital for clinical training; formerly, one who actually resided in the hospital.
Synonym(s): resident physician
[L. resideo, to reside]
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resident

(rĕz′ĭ-dənt, -dĕnt′)
n.
1. A physician receiving specialized clinical training in a hospital, usually after completing an internship.
2. A nonmigratory bird or other animal.
adj.
1. Dwelling in a particular place; residing: resident aliens.
2. Nonmigratory: resident fauna.
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resident

Registrar A physician who has completed medical school and internship, and is receiving training in a specialty. See Residency.
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res·i·dent

(rez'i-dĕnt)
1. A house officer attached to a hospital for clinical training.
2. A patient residing in a health care facility.
[L. resideo, to reside]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

res·i·dent

(rez'i-dĕnt)
A house officer attached to a hospital for clinical training.
Synonym(s): resident physician.
[L. resideo, to reside]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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