physiatrist
[ fiz-ee-a-trist, fi-zahy-uh-trist ]
/ ˌfɪz iˈæ trɪst, fɪˈzaɪ əˌtrɪst /
noun
a physician specializing in physical medicine.
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Origin of physiatrist
First recorded in 1945–50; physiatr(ics) + -ist
Words nearby physiatrist
physeal, phys ed, phys. geog., physi-, physiatrics, physiatrist, physiatry, physic, physical, physical allergy, physical anthropology
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Medical definitions for physiatrist
physiatrist
[ fĭz′ē-ăt′rĭst, fĭ-zī′ə-trĭst ]
n.
A physician who specializes in physical medicine.
A health care professional who administers physical therapy; a physical therapist.
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