internal medicine
nounDefinition of internal medicine
: a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases not requiring surgery
Examples of internal medicine in a Sentence
a doctor who specializes in internal medicine
Recent Examples on the Web
Jurczyk opened an internal medicine practice in Milwaukee. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "German solider captured after the Battle of the Bulge remembered for living the American dream," 15 Aug. 2019 After receiving her medical degree from Cornell University in 1960, Dr. Barrett-Connor completed her internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University of Texas in Dallas. — Karen Weintraub, New York Times, "Dr. Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Scrutinizer of Aging, Dies at 84," 18 June 2019 The results apply to internal medicine doctors, not surgeons. — Washington Post, "Shortening trainee doctor hours hasn’t harmed patients," 11 July 2019 The results apply to internal medicine doctors, not surgeons. — NBC News, "Shortening trainee doctor hours hasn't harmed patients," 11 July 2019 Hanah Polotsky, a doctor of internal medicine for Kaiser Permanente Colorado, said research does not support a link between regular injections of intravenous vitamins and a healthier life. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Denver’s latest health trend doesn’t involve a spin bike or juice cleanse. Instead, it’s a needle and IV bag.," 14 June 2019 Some cats find running water interesting, and prefer its taste to still water, according to Debra Zoran, an internal medicine specialist at Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. — Liz Langley, National Geographic, "Here’s why cats hate belly rubs so much," 11 June 2019 Ashis Rakhit, 65, and his wife Jayati Gupta Rakhit, 56, specialize in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Moreland Hills doctors performed unnecessary tests, illegally prescribed drugs, feds say," 24 Jan. 2018 For instance, in 2004, internal medicine physician Kevin Pho, M.D., founded the popular website KevinMD, taking the lead on existing as a physician in the virtual world. — Dana Corriel, SELF, "The Rise of the Social Media Doctor," 26 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'internal medicine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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