physio-

American  

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

   physiotherapy.

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physio- ¹ British  

combining form

1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

   physiology

2. physical

   physiotherapy

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physio ² British  

/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

1. informal short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

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Etymology

Origin of physio-

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

Example Sentences

Kimberly noticed that from the age of three months, Chester was not hitting certain development milestones, so she took him to physio.

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Coaches Mark Petchey and Alexis Canter watched on, alongside physio Emma Stewart and two representatives of her agency IMG.

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Flament was lying on a physio bed in Wasps' treatment room, only a handful of first-team appearances under his belt, when his phone buzzed.

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Dr Hayley Harris, clinical director for NHS Lothian's unscheduled care services, said that the Edinburgh walk-in centre will have one GP, one advanced practice nurse, one physio, two receptionists and one link worker.

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It mirrors an approach taken by Major League Soccer, which is triggered if a player remains on the ground for more than 15 seconds and the physio comes on.

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