allied health

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of allied health

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“This decision…represents a critical step to restoring scientific decision-making to federal vaccine policy that has kept children healthy for years,” Racine said in a statement on Monday.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The constant presence of convenience food is an additional challenge for parents who wish to keep their children healthy.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

“Medicaid is a lifeline. It keeps children healthy, it helps parents work and it cares for seniors in nursing homes,” Dingell said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Campos, who lives in the East Bay, says he has relatives in New York who fell ill and worries about keeping his three children healthy.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2020

He was a good story-teller, and transmitted to his children healthy bodies and clear heads.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)