Definition of family medicine
- She plans to enter family medicine when she graduates from med school.
: the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children
: spouse and children
: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household
: of or relating to a family (see 1family)
: designed or suitable for both children and adults
: a substance or preparation used in treating disease
: something that affects well-being
: the science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease
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