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PRONUNCIATION OF LOCUM

locum  [ˈləʊkəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOCUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Locum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOCUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Locum

A locum is a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. For example, a locum physician is a physician who works in the place of the regular physician when that physician is absent, or when a hospital/practice is short-staffed. These professionals are still governed by their respective regulatory bodies, despite the transient nature of their positions. The word locum is short for the Latin phrase locum tenens. The abbreviated form "locum" is common in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom; unlike in Latin its plural is locums. In the United States, the full length "locum tenens" is preferred, though for some particular roles, alternative expressions may be more commonly used.

Definition of locum in the English dictionary

The definition of locum in the dictionary is a person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, esp for a physician, chemist, or clergyman, especially.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOCUM


Beckham
ˈbɛkəm
capsicum
ˈkæpsɪkəm
dinkum
ˈdɪŋkəm
high-income
ˌhaɪˈɪnkəm
hokum
ˈhəʊkəm
kokum
ˈkəʊkəm
Malcolm
ˈmælkəm
Markham
ˈmɑːkəm
Morecambe
ˈmɔːkəm
Newcomb
ˈnjuːkəm
Oakham
ˈəʊkəm
oakum
ˈəʊkəm
practicum
ˈpræktɪkəm
skookum
ˈskuːkəm
unwelcome
ʌnˈwɛlkəm
verbascum
vɜːˈbæskəm
viscum
ˈvɪskəm
welcome
ˈwɛlkəm
Welkom
ˈwɛlkəm
Wykeham
ˈwɪkəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOCUM

loculament
locular
loculate
loculated
loculation
locule
loculed
loculi
loculicidal
loculus
locum tenens
locum tenentes
locuplete
locus
locus classicus
locus sigilli
locus standi
locust
locust bean
locust bird

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOCUM

cecum
colchicum
cum
doronicum
guaiacum
guaiocum
hypericum
Illyricum
modicum
molluscum
Noricum
panicum
pond scum
scum
talcum
taraxacum
tillicum
triticum
vade mecum
viaticum

Synonyms and antonyms of locum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «locum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOCUM

Find out the translation of locum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of locum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «locum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

临时代理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

locum
570 millions of speakers

English

locum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Locum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

locum
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

викариат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

locum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

locum
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

suppléant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Locum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stellvertreter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

locum
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

locum
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Locum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

locum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இடத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्थान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vekil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

locum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Locum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вікаріат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

locum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντικαταστάτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

locum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Locum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

locum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of locum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCUM»

The term «locum» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.366 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «locum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «locum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about locum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOCUM»

Discover the use of locum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to locum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Locum Pharmacy: A Survival Guide
A practical introduction to locum pharmacy, for new locums and those considering such work. This book will also be of interest to established locums and proprietor pharmacists and pharmacy managers who intend to employ locums.
Pamela Mason, 2004
2
The Locum Tenens: A Novel
A Novel Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch. was thinking as she went out that it was strange her patient should have called her back simply to ask the name of the village. For she was positively certain, by the slight hesitation in Miss Marshall's voice, ...
Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch, 1906
3
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L. P. Petit, M. von Czerniewicz, C. Pelzer, 2011
4
Concordantiae sacrorum bibliorum bebraicorum, etc
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Mario de Calasio, 1621
5
Words that Matter: Linguistic Perception in Renaissance English
Sdcuira loca.Vni;. Ptiuati,ac publin.Tac. Non ftenlei loo.Stn. Puciutwui-Vlpun. Surdaloci.$cn.V>liccstDbniienoncFfi. Kcdimiu fy luii.Caiull. Vir idn locui.S»c. Saccrlocui.PcrC. Vniatutlocui.Ccli.BplarrcolniltiD. Deitrre ui iiivlucm locum-Cic ...
Judith H. Anderson, 1996
6
Hardcore
Keenan drew a knife from his boot, and rammed the blade into the back of the Locum's circuit-board covered hands. Sparks raged and leapt like fireworks. The Locum let out a high-pitched shrill scream, long and warbling, and Keenan pushed ...
Andy Remic, 2010
7
Fr. Rogeri Bacon Opera Qu'dam Hactenus Inedita
1terum. omnis res. quæ locum habetj aut habet locum naturalem aut accidentalemg sed res quæ habet locum accidentalemi ut lapisj qui elevatur sursum. est ibi per violentiamj et habet necessariam inclinationem ad locum naturalem lit ideo ...
Roger Bacon, J. S. Brewer, 2012
8
Making Sense of Risk Management: A Workbook for Primary Care
The Audit Commission concluded: Whilst there was no evidence that 'the care from a locum was of a lower standard than care from permanent staff', it did recommend 'a tightening up of the appointment and supervision of locums together with ...
Roy C. Lilley, Paul Lambden, 2005
9
How to Build Your Bright Future Today
Other patterns of practicing Medicine: Working as a locum tenens What is locum tenens? Locum tenens refers to the process by which physicians work for a hospital or a clinic on a temporary short-term basis often to cover the practice of a  ...
Rashed Hasan, MD, FAAP, 2014
10
Saunders Medical Office Management
Indications for such a situation are n Physician illness n Physician vacation n Physician pregnancy/maternity leave The practice of a substitute physician is referred to as locum tenens. The physician hired generally does not have an ...
Alice Anne Andress, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOCUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term locum is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Out-of-hours clinic that makes you take your own temperature | Daily …
It is based at Ealing Hospital and staffed 24/7, by locum GPs and nurses. Exposed: Other failings uncovered at the centre run by Care UK ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Drunk doctor stood on policeman's toes with high heels - Bucks Herald
After being released Speight phoned up the surgery in Milton Keynes where she was working as a locum and resigned, before heading to the ... «Bucks Herald, Jul 15»
3
Blessing of the Holy Muron Held at Genocide Memorial in Bikfaya …
... as well as two representatives from the Patriarchate of Constantinople: Archbishop Aram Ateshian, the Locum Tenens of the Patriarchate, ... «Armenian Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Revealed: Allegations which prompted the authorities to close …
During a surprise inspection on Monday, June 8, inspectors found an "unqualified practitioner" was employed by Dr Andrew Mark Watts for locum, or temporary ... «The Argus, Jul 15»
5
Fake doctor Oluwadamilola Opemuyi, from Maidstone, jailed after …
She studied at Manchester University and is fully qualified as a GP and has worked as a locum. Prosecutor Ryan Richter said Opemuyi set out ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
6
New salary scale for consultants 'failing already' | Irish Medical Times
Saolta has offered a one-year temporary locum general surgeon contract to a surgeon until April 2016. This surgeon has accepted the post. «Irish Medical Times, Jul 15»
7
Thousands support junior doctor's angry letter to PM - Telegraph
I worked another night shift as a locum in another hospital. Why did I do this? Because I, 34 years old, did not want to have to borrow money, yet ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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30000 share this doctor's letter online after Downing Street police …
I worked another night shift as a locum in another hospital. Why did I do this? Because I, 34 years old, did not want to have to borrow money, yet ... «Metro, Jul 15»
9
How Hard It Has Become to Get Chalk in a Priority-Misplaced …
She also knows that doctors do not buy their own CT scan machines. They do not use their locum salaries to buy needles, drugs and bandages ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
10
Energia Belfast 24 Hours race: 144 runners on marks for gruelling …
Hungarian doctor Laszlo Pal Szabo had come from his job as a locum in the Falklands to compete. He'd previously worked in Omagh and ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»

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