dietitian

or di·e·ti·cian

[ dahy-i-tish-uh n ]

/ ˌdaɪ ɪˈtɪʃ ən /

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noun

a person who is an expert in nutrition or dietetics.

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Origin of dietitian

1840–50; diet¹ + -itian; see -ician

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Examples from the Web for dietitian

In hospitals this is passed to the dietitian, who carries out the directions laid down by the physician.
Dietetics for Nurses|Fairfax T. Proudfit
It is this fact, from the point of view of the dietitian, that commends vegetable candy so highly.
Candy-Making Revolutionized|Mary Elizabeth Hall
There are many problems that still call for an answer by the chemist and dietitian.
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Medicine definitions for dietitian

dietitian

n.

A person specializing in dietetics.

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