Definition of "internist" []

• A physician specializing in internal medicine. (noun)

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• "… and getting my H1N1 jab! that my internist is an unbelievably kind and gentle mensch"
• "Dr. Joseph Eusterman, a retired internist, is mad about the code words used by the opposition."
• "I usually go through the appropriate channels first (calling my internist, etc ...) but if it is on a weekend or if the nurse on the other end of the phone isn't getting my desperation I get my husband to call something in."