physician-directed
|phy-si-cian-di-rect-ed|
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/fɪˈzɪʃən dɪˈrɛktɪd/
medically supervised
Etymology
Etymology Information
'physician-directed' originates from the combination of 'physician' and 'directed', where 'physician' refers to a medical doctor and 'directed' means guided or managed.
Historical Evolution
'Physician' comes from Old French 'fisicien', which meant 'doctor', and 'directed' comes from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'directed' meant 'guided in a straight line', but over time it evolved to mean 'managed or overseen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or overseen by a physician.
The treatment plan is physician-directed to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 16:24