Pi·nel (p -n l ), Philippe 1745-1826. French physician and pioneer of psychiatry who made reforms that led to more humane treatment for the mentally ill and began the classification of a number of mental disorders. |
Pinel [pe-nel´]
Philippe (1745–1826). French physician and philosopher who worked with the mentally ill; he is credited with the development of the foundations of occupational therapy.
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