physiatrist
[ fiz-ee-a-trist, fi-zahy-uh-trist ]
/ ˌfɪz iˈæ trɪst, fɪˈzaɪ əˌtrɪst /
noun
a physician specializing in physical medicine.
Nearby words
physaliform, physalis, physeal, physi-, physiatrics, physiatrist, physiatry, physic, physic nut, physical, physical allergy
Origin of physiatrist
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Medicine 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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