(medicine) A professional medical designation recognized in some jurisdictions, denoting an individual who is fully qualified and licensed to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

(formal) a person who practices medicine, especially one licensed to do so, such as a physician, dentist, surgeon, or veterinarian.

One who demonstrates and interprets cultural practices to people from other cultures, often as a means of cultural preservation.

Alternative form of nurse practitioner

Alternative form of archpractitioner

The role or status of practitioner.