dome-doctor
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slang A psychologist or psychiatrist. "Dome" is slang term for "head." The phrase is usually used in a derogatory way. Ugh, I don't want to see a dome-doctor and talk about my feelings. A: "There's no shame in seeking professional help if you think you're suffering from depression, Mike." B: "Like I want to see a dome-doctor—please." Come on, don't call me a dome-doctor—it demeans the important work I do helping my patients work through trauma.
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dome-doctor
n. a psychologist or psychiatrist. The dome-doctor lets me talk while he keeps score.
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