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Hi! I knew a head shrinker refers to a psychologist. I suppose that head links to mentality. But what does shrinker mean here? Thanks!
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Why a psychiatrist is called a shrink
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Hi Reemy,

Thank you for your help. You're very capable of finding this out. I'm clear about it now.
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