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Definition of physiatrical - 3 dictionary results

phys⋅i⋅at⋅rics

[fiz-ee-a-triks]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
1. physical medicine.
2. physical therapy.

Origin:
1855–60; phys(i)- + -iatrics


phys⋅i⋅at⋅ric, phys⋅i⋅at⋅ri⋅cal, adjective
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Main Entry: phys·iat·rics
Pronunciation: "fiz-E-'a-triks
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
: PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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physiatrics phys·i·at·rics (fĭz'ē-āt'rĭks)
n.

  1. See physical medicine.

  2. See physical therapy.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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