medico

• Nom désignant un étudiant en médecine ou un professionnel de santé autorisé à pratiquer la médecine.

A noun referring to a medical student or a licensed medical practitioner.

1. Medical studentB1informalmedical

   A person who is studying to become a doctor or medical professional.

   Étudiant en médecine

   • He is a second-year medico at the state university.
   • The hospital often takes on medicos for their clerkship.
   • She worked long hours as a medico before her exams.
   • A group of medicos observed the surgery from the gallery.

   Synonymesmedicmedical student

2. Medical practitionerB1informalmedical

   A licensed physician or doctor who diagnoses and treats patients.

   médecin praticien

   • The medico recommended bed rest and plenty of fluids.
   • You should consult a medico if the symptoms persist.
   • My family medico has been looking after us for years.
   • The medico quickly identified the cause of the infection.

   Synonymescliniciandoctormedicmedical practitionerphysician