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therapist

/ˈθer.ə.pɪst/

[/ˈθer.ə.pɪst/]

treatment professional

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A person trained to treat physical or mental conditions, often without surgery or drugs.

Example

Her therapist helped her develop ways to cope with her worries.

Her therapist helped her develop ways to cope with her worries.

Etymology

From Greek 'therapeia', meaning healing.

How & Where It’s Used

Covers physical, speech, and mental-health therapists.

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