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health professional

American  

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. a person trained to work in any field of physical or mental health.


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People at higher risk, including vegans, vegetarians, older adults and those taking medicines that affect stomach acid or diabetes treatment, may need testing or supplementation advice from a health professional.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

Hospital documents show Greg's responsible health professional was Prof Stephan Schueler, who until recently was head of the Freeman's cardiothoracic department.

From BBC Nov. 12, 2025

Kenvue said it strongly believes that the existing instruction, “if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use,” is the most appropriate warning.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 20, 2025

There’s a specific pointedness to the fact that Linda, who bares her soul to a colleague played by Conan O’Brien, is charged with managing other peoples’ issues as a mental health professional.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 2025

I am not a mental health professional, so I don't have professional opinions on your mental health.

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory

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