doctor-led
|doc-tor-led|
B2
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/ˈdɑːktər lɛd/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɒktə lɛd/
guided by doctors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doctor-led' originates from the combination of 'doctor' and 'led', where 'doctor' refers to a qualified practitioner of medicine and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead', meaning to guide or direct.
Historical Evolution
The term 'doctor-led' evolved from the need to describe medical practices or initiatives that are primarily managed by doctors.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guided by a doctor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or directed by a doctor or group of doctors.
The clinic is a doctor-led facility, ensuring high-quality medical care.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 03:01