allied health


noun
  1. a segment of healthcare professions comprised of specialized occupations that require certification, including physical therapists, dental hygienists, social workers, speech therapists, nutritionists, etc., but not including doctors, nurses, and dentists.

Origin of allied health

1
First recorded in 1965–70

Words Nearby allied health

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