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What is
physician assistant
?Pronunciation: /fəˈzɪʃən əˈsɪstənt/
physician assistant
Definition
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.