physiatrist

noun phys·iat·rist \ˌfi-zē-ˈa-trist\

Definition of PHYSIATRIST

: a physician who specializes in physiatry

physiatrics physical medicine, from Greek physis + International Scientific Vocabulary -iatrics

First Known Use: circa 1947

Medical Dictionary

noun phys·iat·rist \ˌfiz-ē-ˈa-trəst\

: a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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