psychoanalyst
[ sahy-koh-an-l-ist ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈæn l ɪst /
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noun
a person trained to practice psychoanalysis.
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Medical definitions for psychoanalyst
psychoanalyst
[ sī′kō-ăn′ə-lĭst ]
n.
A psychotherapist, usually a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist, who is trained in psychoanalysis and employs its methods in treating emotional disorders.
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