Doktor

doctor; physicianNoun

Alternative meanings

doctor; physician; health professional; person who treats or cares for patients

Pronunciation

DOK-tor

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for doctor or physician.

Variants or conjugations

mananambal; magtatambal; siruhano; hospital doctor; family doctor

Related words and expressions

medicine; hospital; clinic; patient; illness; operation; healer

Meaning and usage notes

Doktor is the direct modern form for medical doctor. Mananambal can also mean physician or healer, and siruhano is used for surgeon. For an academic doctor, context may be needed.