Feldscher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Feldscher is a noun meaning A physician assistant in a number of European and Central Asian countries (nowadays mainly former USSR countries).
Meaning
A physician assistant in a number of European and Central Asian countries (nowadays mainly former USSR countries).
More Meanings
- (historical) In Russia, one with practical but not formal medical training.
Example Sentences
"How stupid, how stupid!" the doctor muttered, when the feldscher was gone.
In Russian military hospitals the subordinate duty is performed by a body of men who are designated feldschers.
Louise left the little house with a heavy heart. "For God's sake keep an eye upon Monsieur le Capitaine," she said at parting to the little feldscher, or under-surgeon, who replied with a laugh:— […]
They were ordered to provide the following accommodation; one male ward with ten beds and one with six, one female ward with four beds; two rooms for the medical staff; one for the Sister of Mercy; rooms for the feldschers and other attendants; a room for carrying out disinfection; bathroom, kitchen and offices.
Word Forms
- feldschers
- feldsher
Related Words
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