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phys⋅i⋅at⋅rist

[fiz-ee-a-trist, fi-zahy-uh-trist]
–noun
a physician specializing in physical medicine.

Origin:
1945–50; physiatr(ics) + -ist
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phys·i·at·rist   (fĭz'ē-āt'rĭst, fĭ-zī'ə-trĭst)   
n.  
  1. A physician who specializes in physical medicine.

  2. A health care professional who administers physical therapy; a physical therapist.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: phys·iat·rist
Pronunciation: "fiz-E-'a-tr&st
Function: noun
: a physician who specializes in physical medicine
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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physiatrist phys·i·at·rist (fĭz'ē-āt'rĭst, fĭ-zī'ə-trĭst)
n.

  1. A physician who specializes in physical medicine.

  2. A health care professional who administers physical therapy; a physical therapist.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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