physiatrics

[ fiz-ee-a-triks ]

/ ˌfɪz iˈæ trɪks /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

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Also physiatry .

Origin of physiatrics

1855–60; phys(io-) + -iatrics

OTHER WORDS FROM physiatrics

phys·i·at·ric, phys·i·at·ri·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for physiatrics

physiatrics

/ (ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) med, US another name for physiotherapy

Derived forms of physiatrics

physiatric or physiatrical, adjective

Word Origin for physiatrics

C19: from physio- + -iatrics

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