uncountable the work of a doctor who treats people for a wide range of medical problems, rather than concentrating on a specific type of medical problem
After medicalschool, he wants to go into generalpractice.
Synonyms and related words
Branches of medical science
aetiology
bioengineering
biomedicine
1a
uncountable the work of a lawyer who deals with a wide range of problems
Synonyms and related words
Lawyers and people who work in law courts
advocate
AG
ambulance chaser
1b
countable the place or organization where a doctor or lawyer in general practice works
Dr Macpherson runs a generalpractice with his wife in Glasgow.
Synonyms and related words
Places where people receive medical care
asylum
Broadmoor
care home
general practice
noun
US
Word Forms
singular
general practice
plural
general practices
DEFINITIONS1
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uncountable the work of a doctor who treats people for a wide range of medical problems, rather than concentrating on a specific type of medical problem
Synonyms and related words
Branches of medical science
aetiology
bioengineering
biomedicine
1a
countable the place or organization where a doctor in general practice works
Dr. Macpherson has a generalpractice in GrandRapids.