physiatrics

[fiz-ee-a-triks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. physical medicine.

2. physical therapy.

physiatrics

/ ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) med another name for physiotherapy

Other Word Forms

• physiatric adjective
• physiatrical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiatrics¹

1855–60; phys(io-) ( def. ) + -iatrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiatrics¹

C19: from _physio- + _-iatrics