locum tenens
noun
lo·cum te·nens
ˈlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz 
-ˈte-,
-nənz
plural locum tenentes
ˈlō-kəm-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz
: one filling an office for a time or temporarily taking the place of another
—used especially of a doctor or clergyman
Synonyms
Examples of locum tenens in a Sentence
I'm just a locum tenens, so any major decisions should be deferred until your regular doctor returns from vacation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens.
—
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Dictionary Entries Near locum tenens
Cite this Entry
“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locum%20tenens. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
locum tenens
noun
lo·cum te·nens
ˌlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -nənz
plural locum tenentes
-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz
: a medical practitioner who temporarily takes the place of another
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share