Physiatrist

Physiatrist
A physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists specialize in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system (such as stroke victims).
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A physician who specializes in physical medicine.

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phys·iat·rist .fiz-ē-'a-trəst n a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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phys·iat·rist (fiz″e-atґrist) a physician who specializes in physiatry.

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