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a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words: physiotherapy.
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British Dictionary definitions for physio- (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for physio- (2 of 2)
physio-
before a vowel phys-
combining form
of or relating to nature or natural functionsphysiology
physicalphysiotherapy
Word Origin for physio-
from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow
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Medical definitions for physio-
physio-
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Nature; natural:physiognomy.
Physical:physiotherapy.
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