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

Investors are suddenly dumping technology stocks and rotating into other areas — including health insurers, banks and retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The measures do not apply to government workers in sectors deemed essential, including health care, security, energy, and water and food supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They added that Sir Elton's spokesman at the time of the articles had "regularly provided the media, including Associated journalists, with information about their lives", including health information.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“Vaccine decisions depend on factors that vary widely across nations, including health care delivery systems, insurance coverage, public health capacity, and national priorities.”

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Other types of insurance, including health and automobile and homeowners’ coverage, were certainly not falling in price.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt