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physician description
phys_descprovider
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The textual explanation for a licensed medical doctor. Used to identify physician description in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
phys_desc
Category
provider
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
phys_desc VARCHAR(100), -- physician description
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
phys_desc as physician_description
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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