health profession - the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients

bonesetter - someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones

electrologist - someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots

medical assistant - a person trained to assist medical professionals

medical man, medical practitioner - someone who practices medicine

nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

druggist, pharmacist, pill pusher, pill roller, apothecary, chemist - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

professional, professional person - a person engaged in one of the learned professions

adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward