physio
noun/ˈfɪziəʊ/
/ˈfɪziəʊ/
(plural physios)
(British English, informal)- [uncountable] (British English also physiotherapy, US English physical therapy)the treatment of disease, injury or weakness in the joints or muscles by exercises, massage and the use of light and heatTopics Healthcarec2
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- [countable] (British English also physiotherapist, US English physical therapist)a person whose job is to give patients physiotherapy
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