white coat

Physician's clinical attire

A white coat is the traditional garment worn by doctors, laboratory scientists, and other medical or research professionals—a symbol of clinical authority and scientific credibility.

The white coat ceremony marks medical students' entry into the profession.

White coat syndrome or white coat hypertension describes elevated blood pressure caused by anxiety in medical settings.

Opposites
medical attire type

white coatscrubs

Medical staff uniform

surgical scrubs · hospital gown · patient gown · street clothes · paper gown

color symbolism in attire

white coatblack coat

Dark-colored outer garment

black robe · dark suit

symbolic meaning in medicine

white coatbedside manner

Physician's interpersonal approach

human touch · holistic care · patient-centered care · warm hands · black bag

Family

coat, white, coating, whitewash, coats, whiteness, whitened, whitener, whiteboard

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G