Definition of Physiatrics

1. Noun. Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities.

Exact synonyms: Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
Generic synonyms: Therapy
Terms within: Modality
Specialized synonyms: Rehabilitation
Derivative terms: Physical Therapist, Physiotherapeutic, Physiotherapist

Medical Definition of Physiatrics

1. 1. Old term for physical therapy. 2. Rehabilitation management. Origin: G. Physis, nature, + iatrikos, healing (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Physiatrics

physarum polycephalum
physeal
physed
physeds
physemaria
physes
physeter
Physeter
Physeteridae
physeters
Physeter catodon
physi-
physianthropy
physiatrician
physiatrics (current term)
physiatrics (current term)
physiatries
physiatrist
physiatrist
physiatrists
physiatry
physiatry
physic
physic
physical
physical
physicalism
physicalisms
physicalist
physicalistic

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