psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
sə-ˈkī-ə-trist 
sī-
plural psychiatrists
: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
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Detectives, medical examiners, and court psychiatrists investigate these crimes and lawyers craft opposing narratives that get refereed by a judge and decided on by a jury.
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John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The motion, filed on Sunday, April 27, references apparent testimony from a psychiatrist on behalf of the defense and asks a judge to prevent his testimony during Combs' trial, which is scheduled to begin with jury selection on May 5.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite its failure for this indication, Piper Sandler thinks psychiatrists will still prescribe it that way off-label.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Especially in affluent markets, top psychiatrists and residential programs operate entirely out of pocket.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The motion, filed on Sunday, April 27, references apparent testimony from a psychiatrist on behalf of the defense and asks a judge to prevent his testimony during Combs' trial, which is scheduled to begin with jury selection on May 5.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite its failure for this indication, Piper Sandler thinks psychiatrists will still prescribe it that way off-label.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Especially in affluent markets, top psychiatrists and residential programs operate entirely out of pocket.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Psychiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychiatrist. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst
sī-
sī-
: a physician specializing in psychiatry
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