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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
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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-

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Hundreds of similar courses are taught by registered by physio- and occupational therapists across the Netherlands.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2018

It is evident that neither of his doctors treated him in a physio- logical manner.

From The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne by Stearns, Frank Preston

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