psychiatrist
Translation
psychiatrist
Examples
A psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
A psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
She decided to see a psychiatrist.
She decided to see a psychiatrist.
Grammar Patterns
a medical doctor specializing in mental health. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therapist, psychologist; Slang: shrink
Etymology
From Greek 'psykhē' (mind) + 'iatros' (healer). It means 'mind-healer'.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' suffix denotes a person who practises something, like 'artist'. This is a doctor for the 'psyche' (mind).