medico

/'medikou/
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medico

The young medico wears a white coat and a stethoscope while examining a patient in a bright clinic.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medical student: A person who is studying at a medical school to become a doctor.
    • A doctor or physician: (Informal) A licensed medical practitioner.
Usage
  • The word "medico" is an informal, somewhat dated term. It is most commonly used in casual conversation or in certain fixed phrases rather than in formal medical contexts.
  • It can refer to someone currently training in medicine or to a qualified practitioner.
Examples
  • Referring to a medical student:
    • My brother is a medico at Johns Hopkins University.
    • The hospital relies on medicos to assist with basic patient care.
  • Referring to a doctor:
    • I've got an appointment with the medico tomorrow about this cough.
    • The old medico in the village was trusted by everyone.
Advanced Usage
  • "Shrinks and medicos": A colloquial phrase sometimes used to group psychiatrists ("shrinks") with other medical doctors.
    • He didn't trust the opinions of the shrinks and medicos.
  • Used in historical or literary contexts to evoke a certain time period or tone.
    • The army medicos did their best under difficult conditions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Medic (noun): More common than "medico." Can mean a medical student, a doctor, or specifically a military medical corps member.
    • The medic rushed to help the injured soldier.
  • Medical (adjective): Relating to the science or practice of medicine.
    • She sought medical advice.
Synonyms
  • Doctor: The standard, formal term for a qualified medical practitioner.
  • Physician: A formal term for a doctor, especially one who practices non-surgical medicine.
  • Med student: A common, informal term for a medical student.
Related Phrases
  • "See a medico": (Informal) To go for a medical consultation.
    • If the pain continues, you should see a medico.
medico

The young medico wears a white coat and a stethoscope while examining a patient in a bright clinic.

Noun
  1. a licensed medical practitioner
    • I felt so bad I went to see my doctor
  2. a student in medical school

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