1. A medical practitioner in Russia and some Eastern European countries who has training below that of a fully qualified physician, typically providing basic medical care in rural areas.
Usage: chiefly historical or regional; also spelled 'feldshear'

Examples

• In rural Russia, the feldsher served as the primary healthcare provider for villages without access to a doctor.
• The feldsher was trained to handle common illnesses and minor injuries in the remote settlement.
• During the Soviet era, feldshers played an important role in extending medical services to remote regions.
• The feldsher's responsibilities included vaccinations, wound care, and basic diagnostics.