physician assistant

Definition / meaning of physician assistant

A health professional who is licensed to do certain medical procedures under the guidance of a doctor. A physician assistant may take medical histories, do physical exams, take blood and urine samples, care for wounds, and give injections and immunizations. Also called PA.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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