dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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The most holistic approach to treatment involves a team of medical professionals, including a primary care provider, dietitian, counselor, psychiatrist, and your support system. Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024 Chelsea Edwards is a registered dietitian and the owner of Huntsville Nutrition Collective in Huntsville, Alabama. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Are there any reactions to the book that have surprised you thus far? I’ve been really touched by how many dietitians and therapists have been into this book, which is really meaningful to me. Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 Ansari recommends connecting with a registered dietitian to really figure out how to meet your needs. Malissa Rodenburg, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dietitian 

Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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