somatist

/sɒˈmætɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who specializes in the study of the body, especially the external structure, or in the study of the external or bodily manifestations of a disease.

“The doctor was a renowned somatist who had written extensively on the subject of musculoskeletal disorders.”

Synonyms

  • anatomist
  • physiologist

Antonyms

  • psychologist
  • psychotherapist