Rarely used term for one interested in the study of medicine. ... Origin: G. Philos, fond, + iatreia, practice of medicine ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: fil′ē-ā′tĕr, fi-lī′ă-tĕr Definitions: 1. Historic term for one interested in the study of medicine.
philiater 1. A term used for someone who is interested in the study of medicine; a medical student. 2. Having a special attraction to or fondness for the study of medicine.