physiatrics

[ fiz-ee-a-triks ]
/ ˌfɪz iˈæ trɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

physical medicine.
physical therapy.

Origin of physiatrics

1855–60; phys(i)- + -iatrics

OTHER WORDS FROM physiatrics

phys·i·at·ric, phys·i·at·ri·cal, adjective

Words nearby physiatrics

phys. geog., physaliform, physalis, physeal, physi-, physiatrics, physiatrist, physiatry, physic, physic nut, physical

British Dictionary definitions for physiatrics

physiatrics
/ (ˌfɪzɪˈætrɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) med, US another name for physiotherapy

Derived forms of physiatrics

physiatric or physiatrical, adjective

Word Origin for physiatrics

C19: from physio- + -iatrics

Medical definitions for physiatrics

physiatrics
[ fĭz′ē-ăt′rĭks ]

n.

physical medicine
physical therapy