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“chief physician” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɛfˌaːɐ̯t͡st/

Example

Der Chefarzt hat die Operation geleitet.

The chief physician led the operation.

Illustration for Chefarzt (chief physician)

How to say “chief physician” in German

“Chief physician” in German is Chefarzt.

A senior doctor at the front of a hospital department, guiding treatment and its daily organization.

Full entry for Chefarzt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Chefarzt

Vor der Operation beriet der Chefarzt das Team.

Before the operation, the chief physician advised the team.

Tips for using Chefarzt

  • Chefarzt is masculine; its feminine form is Chefärztin and its plural is Chefärzte.

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