ETYM Old Fren. doctur, Latin doctor, teacher, from docere to teach. Related to Docile.
1. A licensed medical practitioner; SYN. doc, physician, MD, Dr., medico.
2. A person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution; SYN. Dr.
3. Children take the roles of doctor or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the doctor's office.
Médecin.
1. Docteur.
2. (Familier) Toubib.
To give medical treatment to.
1. Altérer.
2. Dénaturer.
1. Déformer. Fausser un outil.
2. (Au figuré) Altérer. Fausser le jugement.
A leading theologian in the history of the Roman Catholic Church; Also called: Doctor of the Church.