physio-

American  

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

   physiotherapy.

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physio- ¹ British  

combining form

1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

   physiology

2. physical

   physiotherapy

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physio ² British  

/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

1. informal short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

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Etymology

Origin of physio-

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

Example Sentences

Spain's Alcaraz seemed to be cramping at 5-4 in the third set and was allowed to see the physio, even though Grand Slam rules say players are not allowed medical timeouts for muscle spasms.

From BBC

Wang seemingly gestured towards her groin when she called the physio and returned with heavy strapping on her upper right leg.

From Barron's

Musetti will face Djokovic without his coach and physio who have had to leave Melbourne for family reasons.

From Barron's

Our physio was an ex-player, John Kirk, and what a great man he was - but really old-fashioned and with some wonderful sayings but no real qualifications.

From BBC

The Pole wrapped up the first set up in 24 minutes, after which Kalinskaya needed a medical timeout and was seen by a physio.

From Barron's