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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Medical definitions for therapist
therapist
[ thĕr′ə-pĭst ]
n.
One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.
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