| Keyword | Praan`aabhisara |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | प्राणानामेकेऽभिसरा हन्तारो रोगाणाम् । च.सू.२९/५ |
| Reference | C.Su.29/5 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – a saver of life |
| Implied Meaning | A physician who salvages life of a patient and cures his disease is called Praan`aabhisara Vaidya ( saviour of life ). |
| Elaboration | Charakaachaarya described characteristics of Praan`aabhisara Vaidya as: 1. Physicians born in noble families, who are skilful with pure knowledge and enough practical experience ( Paridrisht`a Karman`aa ) 2. Physicians with good knowledge of medicines, treatment modalities, and surgical interventions 3. Those with all essential equipments for his craft ( Sarvopakaran`avanta ) and endowed with healthy sense organs ( Sarvendriyopapanna ) |
| Synonyms | Praan`aachaarya |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Competent physician capable of ridding disease and saving life |
| Antonym | Rogaabhisara, Chhadmachara |
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