Temporary stand-in for a doctor (5)

I believe the answer is:

locum

(Other definitions for locum that I've seen before include "Doctor's stand-in" , "Professional temp" , "Professional who stands in for another" , "Relief doctor" , "A substitute or stand-in doctor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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