doc-in-a-box
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Meaning · English
A small medical clinic.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"What about a doc in a box, strip-mall medicine, cash out of pocket for primary care stuff?" Marla asked, with a glint of hope in her tear-filled eyes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doc-in-a-box” mean?
A small medical clinic.
Is “doc-in-a-box” formal or informal?
doc-in-a-box is generally slang.