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physio-

American  
  1. a combining form representing physical or physiological in compound words.

    physiotherapy.


physio- 1 British  

combining form

  1. of or relating to nature or natural functions

    physiology

  2. physical

    physiotherapy

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physio 2 British  
/ ˈfɪzɪəʊ /

noun

  1. informal short for physiotherapy , physiotherapist See physiotherapy

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Etymology

Origin of physio-

< Greek physio- combining form of phýsis origin, form, natural order. See physis, -o-

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Flament was lying on a physio bed in Wasps' treatment room, only a handful of first-team appearances under his belt, when his phone buzzed.

From BBC

Dr Hayley Harris, clinical director for NHS Lothian's unscheduled care services, said that the Edinburgh walk-in centre will have one GP, one advanced practice nurse, one physio, two receptionists and one link worker.

From BBC

It mirrors an approach taken by Major League Soccer, which is triggered if a player remains on the ground for more than 15 seconds and the physio comes on.

From BBC

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

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Add in tactical and analysis sessions, meetings with sports psychologist and nutritionists, and physio, and the days quickly become filled.

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