Korean word

담당의

Pronunciation

Romanizationtamdangui

Meaning

  • noundoctor in charge

Example

저희 담당의가 늘 친절해서 안심이에요.cheo hi tam dang ui ga neul chin jeol hae seo an si mi e yo

Our doctor is always kind, so we feel at ease.

Illustration for 담당의 (doctor in charge)

More examples

긴급 시에는 담당의 연락처로 연락하세요.kin geup si e neun tam dang ui yeol lak cheo ro yeol la ka se yo

In an emergency, please contact the doctor in charge using the contact information.

Core concept

The doctor assigned to take responsibility for a particular patient or part of their treatment.

Common phrases

  • 담당의 지시tam dang ui chi si

    instructions from the doctor in charge

  • 담당의 연락처tam dang ui yeol lak cheo

    contact details for the doctor in charge

Similar words

주치의chuchiui: A patient's main doctor who plans ongoing care and checks how treatment progresses.
의사uisa: A trained medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
전문의cheonmunui: A doctor specially trained and licensed in one area of medicine.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 의원에서 특정 환자나 치료 부분을 맡아 담당하는 의사.pyeong wo ni na ui wo ne seo teuk jjeong hwan ja na chi ryo pu bu neul ma ta tam dang ha neun ui sa

Word origin

담당 (damdang, "being responsible") combines with 의 (ui, "doctor") to form a term for the doctor assigned responsibility for a patient or treatment.

Usage tips

  • In hospital conversations, "in charge" refers to the physician responsible for a case, not necessarily the most senior doctor.

Related words

  • 담당자tamdangjaresponsible personnoun
  • 담당제tamdangjesystem of assigned responsibilitynoun

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