physio-


  1. a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words: physiotherapy.

Origin of physio-

1
<Greek physio- combining form of phýsis origin, form, natural order. See physis, -o-

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British Dictionary definitions for physio (1 of 2)

physio

/ (ˈfɪzɪəʊ) /


noun
  1. informal short for physiotherapy, physiotherapist: See physiotherapy

British Dictionary definitions for physio- (2 of 2)

physio-

combining form
  1. of or relating to nature or natural functions: physiology

  2. physical: physiotherapy

Origin of physio-

2
from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow

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