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therapist

American  
[ther-uh-pist] / ˈθɛr ə pɪst /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.

  3. Also therapeutist a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics. therapeutics.

ˈtherapist British  
/ ˈθɛrəpɪst /

noun

  1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

    a physical therapist
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Etymology

Origin of therapist

First recorded in 1885–90; therap(y) + -ist

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