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resident /res·i·dent/ (rez´ĭ-dent)
2. being or pertaining to such a physician.

res·i·dent (rz-dnt)
n.
A physician during residency.

resident
[rez′idənt]
Etymology: L, residere, to remain
1 a physician in one of the postgraduate years of clinical training after the first, or internship, year. The length of residency varies according to the specialty. See also PGY.
2 a person who receives inpatient care in a long-term care facility.

resident,
n a graduate and licensed dental professional or physician who has completed an internship and is serving in the hospital while pursuing advanced didactic and clinical studies in special disciplines of knowledge.

resident
a graduate and licensed veterinarian receiving training in a specialty in a hospital.

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


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