locum tenentes

UK/ˌləʊkəm tɛˈnɛntɛs/UK/ˌləʊkəm tɪˈnɛntiːz/

A form of locum tenens — A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.

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Meanings

nounlocum tenentes pl
  1. pluralplural of locum tenens
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