physician-ordered
|phy-si-cian-or-dered|
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/fɪˈzɪʃən ˈɔrdərd/
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/fɪˈzɪʃən ˈɔːdəd/
doctor-prescribed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'physician-ordered' originates from the combination of 'physician' and 'ordered', where 'physician' refers to a medical doctor and 'ordered' means instructed or prescribed.
Historical Evolution
The term 'physician-ordered' evolved from the need to specify medical instructions given by a qualified doctor.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'instructions given by a doctor', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prescribed or directed by a physician.
The patient was on a physician-ordered diet.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 22:41