One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.
therapist
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A person with special skills, obtained through education, training, and experience, in one or more areas of health care.
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(thĕr'ə-pĭst)
n.
n.
One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
Synonym: healer
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