physio-

a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words: physiotherapy.

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Origin of physio-

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

Words nearby physio-

physicist, physicochemical, physics, physics model, physio, physio-, physiocrat, physiogenic, physiognomy, physiographic province, physiography
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British Dictionary definitions for physio-

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-

pref.

Nature; natural:physiognomy.
Physical:physiotherapy.
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