| physician assistant | A healthcare professional that is licensed to provide patient education, evaluation, a healthcare services. A physician assistant works along with the doctor to provide medical care to a group of patients. Also referred to as a pa. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| physician's assistant | <specialist> A technician trained to administer certain procedures under the direct supervision of a physician. [american term] (05 Mar 2000) |
| dental assistant | <specialist> Individuals who assist the dentist or the dental hygienist. (12 Dec 1998) |