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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

adult, grownup go
a fully developed person from maturity onward

professional, professional person go
a person engaged in one of the learned professions

PCP, caregiver, health professional, primary care provider, health care provider
a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability

noun.person

6 Subcategories

bonesetter go
someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones
electrologist go
someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots
medical assistant go
a person trained to assist medical professionals
medical practitioner, medical man go
someone who practices medicine
nurse go
one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
chemist, pharmacist, druggist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller go
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs