physiatrist

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phys·i·at·rist

 (fĭz′ē-ăt′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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physiatrist

(fɪˈzaɪətrɪst)
n
(Medicine) a doctor who specializes in physiatry
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physiatrist

a physician who specializes in the use of physical therapy for treatment or rehabilitation following disease, trauma, or surgery.
See also: Medical Specialties
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physiatrist

n fisiatra mf, médico -ca mf especializado en medicina física y rehabilitación
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