locum tenens

Definition of Locum Tenens in English :

1. locum, locum tenens

someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Locum Tenens

nounWord forms: plural locum tenentes (təˈnɛntiːz )

mainly British

a person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, esp for a physician, chemist, or clergyman

. Often shortened to: locum

noun

Chiefly British

a person taking another's place for the time being; temporary substitute, as for a doctor or a member of the clergy

: also ˈlocum noun

n. pl. locum te·nen·tes (tə-nĕntēz)

A person, especially a physician or cleric, who substitutes temporarily for another.