PCP

¹ American  

[pee-see-pee] / ˈpiˈsiˈpi /

noun

Slang.

1. phencyclidine.

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PCP ² American  

abbreviation

1. pneumocystis pneumonia.

2. primary-care physician.

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PCP British  

abbreviation

1. Also called: angel dust.  informal p henyl c yclohexyl p iperidine (phencyclidine); a depressant drug used illegally as a hallucinogen

2. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia See pneumocystis

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Etymology

Origin of PCP

Perhaps p(hen)c(yclidine) + (peace) p(ill) , an earlier designation

Example Sentences

In the idealized version of American healthcare, it’s the role of the primary care doctor, or PCP, to guide this patient.

From MarketWatch

Have you tried to find a PCP lately?

From Salon

Participants with PCP follow-up were significantly more likely to have a history of cancer or hypertension.

From Science Daily

Your annual appointment with your PCP can serve as a check-in on any supplements, interactions between supplements and other medications, and any side effects of medicines you currently take.

From Seattle Times

“This was my PCP. I was like, ‘Dude, I thought we were in this together!’”

From Seattle Times