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    physio-
    a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words.
  • physio
    physio
    noun
    short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

physio-

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

    physiotherapy.


physio- 1 British  

combining form

  1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

    physiology

  2. physical

    physiotherapy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

physio 2 British  
/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

  1. informal short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of physio-

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

Example Sentences

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Physio Giacomo Naldi was treating a cut on his own hand using a popular over-the-counter spray provided by fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

Physio Will Herbert, the man known as "The Mechanic" by Emma Raducanu for his work during her fairytale run to the 2021 US Open title, is another key member of Draper's team.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

Physio Naldi cut his finger on a scalpel shortly after the team arrived in Indian Wells in early March.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Forward-looking Physio President Hunter Simpson wanted all of us to get a head start on finding the perfect camping spot.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

In place of research came authority—the authority of the Scriptures as interpreted by the Physio Cogus and the Bestiaries—and these remained the principal source of thought on animated Nature for over a thousand years.

From History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by White, Andrew Dickson

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