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Updated June 2026
A person skilled in a particular type of therapy, especially one who treats physical, mental, or emotional disorders. Common types include physiotherapists, psychotherapists, and occupational therapists.
“The therapist helped her develop coping strategies for managing anxiety.”
/ˈθɛrəpɪst/
ther·a·pist
Contains 'th' cluster and 'ph'; '-ist' suffix pattern
14 points with valuable 'h'; medical vocabulary
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