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  physio-

  a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words.
• physio
  physio

  noun

  short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

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

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physio- physio

Hundreds of similar courses are taught by registered by physio- and occupational therapists across the Netherlands.

From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2018

It is evident that neither of his doctors treated him in a physio- logical manner.

From The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne by Stearns, Frank Preston

The team physio had to finish treating his banged-up team on the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Or that a player could be less likely to ask for the physio in fear of hampering their own team.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Describing the competitor's mentality, physio Rafael Maymo says: "I think he likes to suffer, with the intention of overcoming that suffering."

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

“It was one of the weirdest things I’ve experienced. Out of the blue, the guy just stamped on his foot,” says former England head physio Gary Lewin.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

The physio was there, wrapping gauze and tape like a headband tightly around my pulsing head, over my left eye.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith