physiatrist

physiatrist definition - medical

phys·i·at·rist (fĭzˌē-ătˈrĭst, fĭ-zīˈə-trĭst)

noun
  1. A physician who specializes in physical medicine.
  2. A health care professional who administers physical therapy; a physical therapist.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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