"malpractice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: malpractice [singular], malpractices [plural]
Etymology: mal- + practice Etymology templates: {{ety-prefix|mal|practice}} mal- + practice Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Malpractice is the improper treatment of a patient by a doctor that results in injury or loss.
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