physiotherapy

physiotherapy
SYN: physical therapy (1). [physio- + G. therapeia, treatment]
- oral p. the use of a toothbrush, interdental stimulator, floss, irrigating device, or other adjunctive aid to maintain oral health.

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phys·io·ther·a·py .fiz-ē-ō-'ther-ə-pē n, pl -pies PHYSICAL THERAPY

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n.
the branch of treatment that employs physical methods to promote healing, including the use of light, infrared and ultraviolet rays, heat, electric current, ultrasound, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and remedial exercise.

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phys·io·ther·a·py (fiz″e-o-therґə-pe) [physio- + therapy] physical therapy.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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