Noun: bonesetter 'bown,se-tu(r)
- Someone, not necessarily a licensed physician, who treats bone injuries or disorders, especially fractures
"In rural areas without access to modern healthcare, people often relied on the local bonesetter"
Derived forms: bonesetters
Type of: caregiver [N. Amer], carer [Brit], health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider
Encyclopedia: Bonesetter