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Definition of physio noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

physio

noun
 
/ˈfɪziəʊ/
 
/ˈfɪziəʊ/
(plural physios)
(British English, informal)
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  1. [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
  2. [countable]
    (British English also physiotherapist, US English physical therapist)
    a person whose job is to give patients physiotherapy
    3. Word Origin1960s: abbreviation.
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