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therapist
noun ther·a·pist \ˈther-ə-pist\
: a person trained in methods of treating illnesses especially without the use of drugs or surgery
: a person who helps people deal with mental or emotional problems by talking about those problems : a person trained in psychotherapy
Full Definition of THERAPIST
: one specializing in therapy; especially : a person trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery <a speech therapist>
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First Known Use of THERAPIST
1886
THERAPIST Defined for Kids
therapist
noun ther·a·pist \ˈther-ə-pəst\
Definition of THERAPIST for Kids
: a person specializing in treating disorders or injuries of the body or mind especially in ways that do not involve drugs and surgery <a speech therapist>
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therapist
noun ther·a·pist \ˈther-ə-pəst\
Medical Definition of THERAPIST
: a person specializing in therapy; especially : one trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery
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