Having befit established in European universities, this custom spread everywhere the world. Contracted “Dr” or “Dr.”, it is habituated to as a designation also in behalf of a woman who has obtained a doctorate (e.g., PhD). In assorted parts of the epoch it is also used by medical practitioners, regardless of whether they convoke a doctoral-level degree.
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