physiotherapy
noun/ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/
Etymology From physio- + therapy.
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Commonwealth, Ireland, UK Therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage, ultrasound, heat, and exercise.
- Synonyms
- physical therapy
- Derived terms
- neurophysiotherapy, physical therapist, physiotherapist
- Hyponyms
- remedial exercise, therapeutic exercise