primarycaredoctor
nounUK /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri keə ˈdɒk.tə/
US /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i kɛr ˈdɑk.tɚ/
A doctor you see first when you feel sick.
When I had a bad cough, my mom took me to see our primarycaredoctor.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A doctor who takes care of your whole family over many years.
Our primarycaredoctor has known my family since I was a baby.
3. A doctor who helps with common health problems and sends you to a specialist if needed.
The primarycaredoctor checked my ears and then sent me to an ear specialist.
4. A doctor you visit for regular health checkups.
I go to my primarycaredoctor once a year for a checkup.