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Extern

External; outward; not inherent.

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Doctor 76% connected

A teacher; one skilled in a profession, or branch of knowledge learned man.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Physician 76% connected

A person skilled in physic, or the art of healing; one duty authorized to prescribe remedies for, and treat, diseases; a doctor of medicine.

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