physio-

1. a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words.

   physiotherapy.

physio-

¹

combining form

1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

   physiology

2. physical

   physiotherapy

physio

²

/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

1. informal,  short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

Word History and Origins

Origin of physio-¹

< Greek physio- combining form of phýsis origin, form, natural order. See physis, -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of physio-¹

from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow

Example Sentences

In contact with the bench by walkie-talkie, it was also the communication with his assistants, the sports scientist, the physio and the fitness coach that Allardyce saw the value in.

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On his return home, Mr Pitcher was told by his GP he would have to wait for a minimum of three years for surgery, as he would also have to go through physio before joining a waiting list.

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"A lot of people describe our cycle or our period as the fifth vital sign of a female," said Abi Okell, a former player and now lead rugby physio of Sale Sharks Women.

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This includes 'Sylvia's Cramp Cocktail' - named after a former member of the USA medical and physio team - which is a mixture of vitamins and minerals designed to replace those lost during a bleed.

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Klugman has been coached by Ben Haran since the age of nine and also does a number of weeks with fitness trainer Jez Green and physio Will Herbert, who spend much of the rest of their time with men's world number three Alexander Zverev.

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