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physiatricsenUK
phys·i·at·rics P0275800 (fĭz′ē-ăt′rĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb)1. See physical medicine.2. Physical therapy.physiatrics (ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks) n (Medicine) (functioning as singular) med US another name for physiotherapy[C19: from physio- + -iatrics] ˌphysiˈatric, ˌphysiˈatrical adjphy•si•a•try (fɪˈzaɪ ə tri, ˌfɪz iˈæ-) also physiatrics
n. the medical specialty for the treatment of disease and injury by physical agents, as exercise or heat therapy. [1935–40] phy•si′a•trist, n. physiatricsthe medical use of natural, nonmanufactured agents. — physiatrical, adj.See also: Medical SpecialtiesThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  physiatrics - therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalitiesphysical therapy, physiotherapytherapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"modality - a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatmentrehabilitation - the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises |
physiatricsenUK
physiatrics[‚fiz·ē′a·triks] (medicine) A branch of medicine dealing with treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of disorders and disabilities through the use of physical therapy, physical agents such as electricity, light, heat, and water, and mechanical apparatus. physiatricsenUK
physiatry [fiz″e-at´re] the branch of medicine that uses physical therapy, physical agents, such as light, heat, water, and electricity, and mechanical apparatus, in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bodily disorders. Called also physiatrics and physical medicine.phys·i·at·rics (fiz'ē-at'riks), 1. Old term for physical therapy. 2. Rehabilitation management. [G. physis, nature, + iatrikos, healing] physiatrics (fĭz′ē-ăt′rĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb)1. See physical medicine.2. Physical therapy.phys·i·at·rics (fiz'ē-at'riks) 1. Old term for physical therapy2. Rehabilitation management. [G. physis, nature, + iatrikos, healing]physiatricsenUK
Synonyms for physiatricsnoun therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalitiesSynonyms- physical therapy
- physiotherapy
Related Words- therapy
- modality
- rehabilitation
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