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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French medecin, a back-formation from Old French medeciner (“to treat medically”). Replaced Old French mire, mege, meide, meie, etc. inherited from Latin medicus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /med.sɛ̃/ ~ /mɛd.sɛ̃/
Noun
médecin m (plural médecins)
- physician; (medical) doctor
- Synonym: (slang) toubib
Usage notes
Used for both male and female physicians: there is no separate feminine form, although when referring to a woman it may take the feminine article, la médecin.
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