physiotherapy

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

/ ˌfɪz i oʊˈθɛr ə pi /

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noun

physical therapy.

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Origin of physiotherapy

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + therapy

OTHER WORDS FROM physiotherapy

phys·i·o·ther·a·pist, noun

Words nearby physiotherapy

physiologic unit, physiologist, physiology, physiometry, physiopathology, physiotherapy, physiotype, physique, physis, physo-, physocele

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How to use physiotherapy in a sentence

He deals with sciatica, a painful leg and back condition, but regular physiotherapy has helped to keep the condition at bay.
Pope Francis’s surgery adds urgency to questions about the remaining years of his papacy|Chico Harlan, Stefano Pitrelli|July 9, 2021|Washington Post
Four months later, he is still undergoing intense physiotherapy.
Inside Florida’s Battle With the Flesh-Eating Vibrio Vulnificus|Jacqui Goddard|October 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Down the corridor, two Shin Bet guards protect his room; the staff provides regular physiotherapy.
Ariel Sharon's Twilight Zone|Lynn Sherr|October 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
But anyhow, Moodmaster is a simple physiotherapy engine that monitors bloodstream chemicals and body electricity.
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British Dictionary definitions for physiotherapy

physiotherapy

/ (ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ) /

noun

the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etcAlso called: physical therapy, (informal) physio , (US) physiatrics

Derived forms of physiotherapy

physiotherapist, noun

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Medical definitions for physiotherapy

physiotherapy

[ fĭz′ē-ō-thĕr′ə-pē ]

physical therapy

Other words from physiotherapy

phys′i•o•ther′a•peu′tic (-thĕr′ə-pyōō′tĭk) adj.phys′i•o•ther′a•pist n.