"Doctor Google" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: As though the Google search engine were the surname of a medical professional. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Doctor Google
  1. (Internet, informal) The Internet when used to seek out medical advice. Tags: Internet, informal Categories (topical): Google, Internet, Medicine, Nicknames Synonyms: Dr. Google, Dr Google Related terms: cyberchondria
    Sense id: en-Doctor_Google-en-name-HM3v-bDW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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