Best Answer: A PhD is a research based degree. Physicians are MDs, Medical Doctors or DOs, Osteopathic Doctors. So to become a physician, you do not need a PhD. Generally, PhDs are awarded in fields outside of medicine. Also, while NPs and Physician Assistants can prescribe medication, they only practice under the supervision of an MD or DO. That is, there are only two types of doctor.
Princeton's WordNet(4.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition: 1  light, illumination(noun) a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination. 2  illumination(noun) the degree of visibility of your environment. 3  clarification, elucidation, illumination(noun) an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding.
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Illuminate(verb) to make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten. 2  Illuminate(verb) to light up; to decorate with artificial lights, as a building or city, in token of rejoicing or respect.