physio-

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

   physiotherapy.

physio-

¹

combining form

1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

   physiology

2. physical

   physiotherapy

physio

²

/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

1. informal,  short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

Word History and Origins

Origin of physio-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of physio-¹

from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow

Example Sentences

The physio soon arrived and Gill walked back to the pavilion.

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She tried to stay as active as possible as advised and was referred to NHS physio sessions online and by phone, but found the pain worsening as her pregnancy progressed.

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It's not an option for many mothers, but Victoria said given her medical history she decided to pay for a private physio as the NHS wait for referral was long.

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The physio gave her a full assessment and hands-on treatment including joint mobilisation, and taught her different ways to move her body to not aggravate her hip joints, which helped ease the pain.

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A head of sports medicine and, for the first team, a new doctor, a new physio and a new performance chef.

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