Meaning of the word "occupational therapist" in English

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occupational therapist

US /ˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈθer.ə.pɪst/
UK /ˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈθer.ə.pɪst/
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Noun

1.

a person who helps people with physical or mental illnesses or disabilities to do everyday tasks and live more independently

Example:
The occupational therapist helped him regain fine motor skills after his stroke.
She decided to pursue a career as an occupational therapist.
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