psy·chi·a·trist
| \ sə-ˈkī-ə-trist
, sī- \
, sī- \
plural psychiatrists
Definition of psychiatrist
: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
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“Psychiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychiatrist. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
| \ sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst, sī- \
Kids Definition of psychiatrist
: a doctor specializing in psychiatry
psychiatrist
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psy·chi·a·trist
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Medical Definition of psychiatrist
: a physician specializing in psychiatry
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