[ther-uh-pist] 
| 1. | a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects. |
| 2. | a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems. |
| 3. | Also, ther⋅a⋅peu⋅tist [ther-uh-pyoo-tist] . a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics. |
| ther·a·peu·tics (thěr'ə-pyōō'tĭks) n. (used with a sing. verb) Medical treatment of disease; the art or science of healing. ther'a·peu'tist n. |
therapist ther·a·pist (thěr'ə-pĭst)
n.
One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.
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