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31general — adj. & n. adj. 1 a completely or almost universal. b including or affecting all or nearly all parts or cases of things. 2 prevalent, widespread, usual. 3 not partial, particular, local, or sectional. 4 not limited in application; relating to… …
32general — /ˈdʒɛnrəl / (say jenruhl) adjective 1. relating to, affecting, including, or participated in by all members of a class or group; not partial or particular: a general election. 2. common to many or most of a community; prevalent; usual: the… …
33general — adjective 1) this is suitable for general use Syn: widespread, common, extensive, universal, wide, popular, public, mainstream; established, conventional, traditional, orthodox, accepted See note at univ …
34general — adjective 1) suitable for general use Syn: widespread, common, extensive, universal, wide, popular, public, mainstream 2) a general pay increase Syn: comprehensive, overall, across …
35general practitioner — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms general practitioner : singular general practitioner plural general practitioners a doctor or lawyer who is in general practice …
36practice nurse — /ˈpræktəs nɜs/ (say praktuhs ners) noun a nurse who works in a general practice, assisting in the management of illness and injury, particularly chronic illness, and preventing illness by screening, immunisation, and the dissemination of medical… …
37general practitioner — noun a community doctor who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses. Derivatives general practice noun …
38general practitioner — /dʒɛnrəl prækˈtɪʃənə / (say jenruhl prak tishuhnuh) noun a doctor in general practice. Abbrev.: GP Compare specialist (def. 2) …
39General Councils — General Councils † Catholic Encyclopedia ► General Councils This subject will be treated under the following heads: ♦ Definition ♦ Classification ♦ Historical Sketch ♦ The Pope and General Councils ♦ Composition of …
40General medical services — is the name used in the United Kingdom to describe the medical services provided by General Practitioners (GPs or family doctors) who, in effect, run private businesses independently contracting with the government. The contract under which they… …
