physio-

physio-

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

Origin:
< Greek physio- combining form of phýsis origin, form, natural order. See physis, -o-
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Physio- is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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World English Dictionary
physio- or (before a vowel) phys-
 
combining form
1.  of or relating to nature or natural functions: physiology
2.  physical: physiotherapy
 
[from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow]
 
phys- or (before a vowel) phys-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow]

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Medical Dictionary

physio- or physi- or phys-
pref.

  1. Nature; natural: physiognomy.

  2. Physical: physiotherapy.

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