locum tenens

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Nearly nonverbal, Scrat wouldn’t even require a locum tenens; of all the movie’s sins, his omission is unforgivable.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2022

John Huneke, 69, who last year sold the ophthalmology practice he ran for 33 years in Ada, Okla., has done several locum tenens stints through CompHealth.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the Middle Ages, the term locum tenens, Latin for "holding the place," was used to describe substitute priests.

From Time Magazine Archive

Though still a church term, locum tenens is also used for temporary health-care jobs.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have engaged a berth on a steamer going to Brazil, one that hasn't got a wireless telegraphic installation, and I've secured a locum tenens for the parish.

From Lalage's Lovers by Birmingham, George A.