phys·i·at·rics

[fiz-ee-a-triks]
noun ( used with a singular verb )

Origin:
1855–60; phys(i)- + -iatrics

phys·i·at·ric, phys·i·at·ri·cal, adjective
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physiatrics (ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US) (functioning as singular) med another name for physiotherapy
 
[C19: from physio- + -iatrics]
 
physi'atric
 
adj
 
physi'atrical
 
adj

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physiatrics (ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US) (functioning as singular) med another name for physiotherapy
 
[C19: from physio- + -iatrics]
 
physi'atric
 
adj
 
physi'atrical
 
adj

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physiatrics phys·i·at·rics (fĭz'ē-āt'rĭks)
n.

  1. See physical medicine.

  2. See physical therapy.

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Physiatric evaluations were completed postoperatively on all patients.
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