phys·i·at·rics (f z  - t rks)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
[from physio- + -iatrics]
physiatric , physiatrical adj
physiatrics
the medical use of natural, nonmanufactured agents. — physiatrical, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
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| Noun | 1. |  physiatrics - therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalitiestherapy - (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 treatment rehabilitation - the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises |
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