While the generally accepted definniton of
the word is a statement that is impossible while being perhaps not untrue, there is another, more widely,usable instance of the word. Simply put, a "paradox" can also be used to mean
two doctors.
"I went to the hospital today. While I was speaking to a nurse, a paradox came
running down the hall. Turns out they were late for a
game of
golf with the mayor."