pas

[ pah ]

noun

, plural pas.

1. a step or series of steps in ballet.
2. right of precedence.

PA's

¹

plural noun

1. mountaineering a type of rock boot

pas

²

/ pɑ; pɑː /

noun

1. a dance step or movement, esp in ballet
2. rare.
   the right to precede; precedence

PAS

³

abbreviation for

1. physician-assisted suicide: a practice in which a terminally-ill person requests a medical practitioner to administer a lethal dose of medication

Word History and Origins

Origin of pas¹

1695–1705; < French < Latin passus. See pace ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pas¹

C20: named after P ierre A llain, French climber

Origin of pas²

C18: French, literally: step

Example Sentences

She said patients had reported "very positive" interactions with PAs, but she had particular concerns about the fact patients were not always told or made aware they were being seen by a PA.

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The number of PAs and AAs, who help doctors, are in the process of being rapidly expanded.

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PAs can work in GP surgeries and hospitals.

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Both PAs and AAs have to complete a two-year master’s degree.

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Announcing the review, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said there were legitimate concerns that needed looking at but he also criticised the "toxic nature of the debate", saying it had left PAs feeling demoralised.

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