allied health

noun

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.

Nearby words

allheal, alliaceous, alliance, alliance for progress, allied, allied health, allier, allies, alligate, alligator, alligator clip

Origin of allied health

First recorded in 1965–70