English dictionary · noun
physiotherapist
A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.
Meaning and definitions
- A therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise.
Connected roots
- phys-
nature, growth
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- physics
the science of matter, energy, and their interactions
- physiology
the branch of biology dealing with the functions of living organisms
- physiological
Of, or relating to physiology.
- physiologic
Of or pertaining to physiology.
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