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Alienist

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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(Lat. alienus, that which belongs to another, i.e. is external to one's self), one who specializes in the study of mental diseases, which are often included in the generic name "Alienation." (See INSANITY.)

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Alienist'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​a/alienist.html. 1910.
 
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