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allied health

American  

noun

  1. a segment of healthcare professions comprised of specialized occupations that require certification, including physical therapists, dental hygienists, social workers, speech therapists, nutritionists, etc., but not including doctors, nurses, and dentists.

Etymology

Origin of allied health

First recorded in 1965–70

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