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die Familienmedizin

family medicine

Er ist Facharzt für Familienmedizin.

He is a specialist in family medicine.

Die Familienmedizin behandelt Patienten jeden Alters.

Family medicine treats patients of all ages.

to study ((sth.)) He is studying family medicine.

Synonyms: Allgemeinmedizin (general medicine)

Composed of 'Familie' (family) and 'Medizin' (medicine). Literally means 'medicine for the family'.

Think of it as the medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare for people of all ages, i.e., the whole family.

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