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

Staff working on the project start early in the morning, walking around the docks and coaxing workers off the boats with promises of free health screenings and physio.

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For the next 10 months, he continued to practise and sexually assaulted two more women, even though he had been suspended and was not allowed to work as a physio.

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His wife, Monika Bawa, was struck off the register in 2022 for allowing her husband to continue working for the practice despite knowing he was temporarily suspended from practising as a physio.

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Pelvic floor muscle exercises are a vital part of exercise classes to help improve the quality of life of the woman after giving birth, the physio adds.

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Physio Ilana Marismari from Maternally Fit - an organisation that helps expectant mothers across London to "stay strong, active, and confident throughout pregnancy and beyond" - says dancing should be great for both Buswell and her baby.

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