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physiatrist Audio
phys·i·at·rist [ fiz-ee-a-trist, fi-zahy-uh-trist ]
Definitions related to physiatrists:
  • A doctor who specializes in physical medicine (the prevention and treatment of disease or injury with physical methods, such as exercise and machines).
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A physician who specializes in physical medicine, pain, and rehabilitation. These doctors diagnose and treat sports injuries and degenerative conditions like arthritis or low back pain, and oversee rehab for patients with severe impairments resulting from trauma, stroke, and other conditions.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Physicians specializing in treating physical disorders and injuries affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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