nurse-practitioner: Meaning and Definition of

nurse-prac•ti•tion•er

Pronunciation: (nûrs'prak-tish'u-nur), [key]
— n.
  1. a registered nurse who has received special training for diagnosing and treating routine or minor ailments.
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