physiatrics

[ fiz-ee-a-triks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. physical medicine.
2. physical therapy.

physiatrics

/ ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks /

noun

1. See physiotherapy
   functioning as singular med another name for physiotherapy

Derived Forms

• ˌphysiˈatric, adjective

Other Words From

• physi·atric physi·atri·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiatrics¹

1855–60; phys(io-) ( def ) + -iatrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiatrics¹

C19: from physio- + -iatrics