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/sikiˈatɾa/

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Translation

psychiatrist

Word origin

From Greek psyche ('mind, soul') plus iatros ('healer, doctor'). The psyche root also gives English 'psychology' and 'psyche'.

Origin
Greek
Root
psyche + iatros
English cognates
psychiatry, psychology

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralpsiquiatras

Examples

recetó .

The psychiatrist prescribed her a new treatment.

respetada.

My aunt is a very respected psychiatrist.

.

You should talk to a psychiatrist about that.

atiende .

The psychiatrist sees her patients in the afternoon.

.

The hospital hired two more psychiatrists.

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This word is part of lesson 54.