therapist

therapist
/ther"euh pist/, n.
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 /ther'euh pyooh"tist/. a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics.
[1885-90; THERAP(Y) + -IST]

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