Associations to the word «Locum»

Wiktionary

LOCUM, noun. (British) (informal) Abbreviated form of locum tenens.
LOCUM TENENS, noun. A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.
LOCUM TENENTES, noun. Plural of locum tenens

Dictionary definition

LOCUM, noun. Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.

Wise words

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