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locum

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﹒A person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, especially a doctor or clergyman.

﹒A temporary substitute or deputy.

Examples

﹒The clinic hired a locum to cover the doctor's maternity leave.

﹒She has been working as a locum pharmacist at various hospitals across the city.

﹒Finding a reliable locum for the dental practice proved to be a difficult task.

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