group practice

noun

: medicine practiced by a group of associated physicians or dentists (such as specialists in different fields) working as partners or as partners and employees

Examples of group practice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These full scholarships continuously cover the monthly $350 for School of Rock programming, which includes weekly one-on-one lessons, weekly group practices and regular showcases. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024 Originating in Egypt in the 11th century, the group practices an offshoot of Islam which permits no converts – either to or from the religion – and no intermarriage. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 July 2024 One proposal would require a CON for transfer of ownership in any entity that controls a 20% interest in a health care facility or group practice. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2024 These days, the group practices for about four to five hours before a performance. Hanna Park, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for group practice 

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Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of group practice was in 1916

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“Group practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20practice. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

group practice

noun
: medicine practiced by a group of associated physicians or dentists (as specialists in different fields) working as partners or as partners and employees

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