the Doctor

One who heals

The Doctor is the central character of the British science fiction series *Doctor Who*—a time-traveling alien from the planet Gallifrey who regenerates into new forms rather than dying.

The title functions as a name: Have you met the Doctor?

The character's true name remains unknown, making "the Doctor" both title and identity.

In casual use, the Doctor may refer to whichever actor currently plays the role: Who's the Doctor now?

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TARDIS · Gallifrey · Dalek · Cyberman · bow tie · fez hat · police box · timey-wimey · exterminate · run for your life · two hearts · physician · surgeon · healer · stethoscope · bedside manner · house call · prescription

Opposites
healer vs harmer

the Doctorthe plague

Devastating infectious epidemic

hero vs villain (doctor who universe)

the Doctorthe Master

One who commands others

savior vs destroyer archetype

the Doctorthe Conqueror

One who seizes by force

Death · Thanos · the Beast · Morgoth

Family

doctor, doctors, doctoral, doctorate, doctorates, doctored, doctoring, doctrine, doctrines

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G