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swahili [noun]

Matabibu

Maana (Definition)

Qualified medical professionals who diagnose and treat human illness and injuries.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

medical practitioners / physicians / doctors

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

madaktari / doc

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Medical Swahili (Arabic 'tabib')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Matabibu wa hospitali ya taifa walimfanyia upasuaji mgonjwa."

Translation: Physicians at the national hospital performed surgery on the patient.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
madaktariWaganga wa jadiwataalamu wa afya
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