English Explanatory Dictionary

occupational therapy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The therapeutic practice of encouraging better quality of life through the pursuit of work or other occupations.
  2. Busy work.
  3. Sensory play for children often involving an obstacle course to relieve stress while the therapist works to nurture the patient's basic life skills.

Word forms

occupational therapy occupational therapies

Synonyms

OT

Derived words

occupational therapist
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