physiotherapy
[ fiz-ee-oh-ther-uh-pee ]
/ ˌfɪz i oʊˈθɛr ə pi /
noun
Nearby words
physiological sphincter, physiologist, physiology, physiometry, physiopathology, physiotherapist, physiotype, physique, physis, physo-, physocele
Related formsphys·i·o·ther·a·pist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for physiotherapist
physiotherapy
/ (ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ) /
noun
the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etcAlso called: physical therapy, (informal) physio , (US) physiatrics
Derived Formsphysiotherapist, noun
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Medicine definitions for physiotherapist
physiotherapy
[ fĭz′ē-ō-thĕr′ə-pē ]
n.
physical therapy
Related formsphys′i•o•ther′a•peu′tic (-thĕr′ə-pyōō′tĭk) adj.phys′i•o•ther′a•pist n.
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