physiotherapy

[fiz-ee-oh-ther-uh-pee]

noun

physical therapy.

Origin of physiotherapy

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + therapy

Related formsphys·i·o·ther·a·pist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for physiotherapy

physiotherapy

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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Word Origin and History for physiotherapy

n.

1905, from physio- + therapy. Related: Physiotherapist.

physiotherapy in Medicine

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(fĭz′ē-ō-thĕr′ə-pē)

physical therapy

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Word Origin and History for physiotherapy

n.

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Origin of physiotherapy