Historical term for a physician serving the Shōgun and his household during the Edo period.
江戸時代、奥医師は将軍の健康を管理した。
During the Edo period, court physicians managed the Shōgun's health.
Compound of 奥 (oku, 'inner, private quarters') and 医師 (ishi, 'physician'), referring to a doctor serving in the private quarters of the Shōgun.