As used in sections 20-13a to 20-13e , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Board” means the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, as provided for in section 20-8a ;
(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health;
(3) “County society” means a county medical association affiliated with the Connecticut State Medical Society;
(4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health;
(5) “License” means any license or permit issued pursuant to section 20-10 , 20-11a or 20-12 ;
(6) “Physician” means a person holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter, except a homeopathic physician; and
(7) “State society” means the Connecticut State Medical Society or the Connecticut Osteopathic Medical Society.