therapist
[ ther-uh-pist ]
/ ˈθɛr ə pɪst /
noun
a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.
Also ther·a·peu·tist [ther-uh-pyoo-tist] /ˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪst/. a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics.
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British Dictionary definitions for therapist
therapist
/ (ˈθɛrəpɪst) /
noun
a person skilled in a particular type of therapya physical therapist
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Word Origin and History for therapist
therapist
1886, from therapy + -ist; earlier was therapeutist (1816). Especially of psychotherapy practitioners from c.1930s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for therapist
therapist
[ thĕr′ə-pĭst ]
n.
One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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