noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A medical doctor who preferentially refers patients to specialists and other medical practitioners derogatory, slang
2. 2
   A medical doctor who preferentially refers patients to specialists and other medical practitioners; A general practitioner (GP), who needs to refer patients to specialists to treat conditions, and generally just keeps track of medical records derogatory, slang

Etymology

From refer + -ologist.

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