Doctorspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doctorspeak is a noun meaning The jargon used by doctors; medical language.
Meaning
The jargon used by doctors; medical language.
Example Sentences
The patient, who lumbers painfully, has a question: She desperately wants a knee replacement, but doesn’t understand why three doctors have rejected her. Ms. Purdie translates doctorspeak.
Synonyms for doctorspeak
Depending on context, synonyms include doctorese, medicalese.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include therapese, doctordom, technolect, educationese, lawyerism, psychologese.
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