locum tenens
noun/phrase | /locum tenens/
a person temporarily fulfilling someone else's duties (e.g., substitute doctor)
Literal meaning:
"place holder/one holding a place"
locum tenens
noun/phrase | /locum tenens/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMa person temporarily fulfilling someone else's duties (e.g., substitute doctor)
Literal meaning:
"place holder/one holding a place"
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Examples
"The hospital hired a locum tenens physician for summer cover."
"She served as locum tenens while the director was away."
Mnemonic Trick
Locum = place, tenens = holding → someone holding the place temporarily
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