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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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.

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