of or relating to nature or natural functions
physiology
physical
physiotherapy
< Greek physio- combining form of phýsis origin, form, natural order. See physis, -o-
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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
Fery pledged to reinvest his £115,000 Melbourne winnings into his career and he has brought in a full-time physio and a biomechanics expert to change his serve.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Having his physio move in to his Albuquerque home.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
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
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