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physiotherapy
noun [U] /ˌfɪz.i.əʊˈθer.ə.pi/
/-oʊ-/ UK (UK informal physio, US physical therapy)Definition
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Synonyms and related words:
- chiropractor noun
- ECT noun
- essential oil noun
- heat treatment noun
- manipulate verb (USE HANDS)
- manipulation noun (BODY TREATMENT)
- massage noun
- massage parlour noun (FOR TREATMENT)
- massage verb (BODY)
- masseur noun
- masseuse noun
- occupational therapy noun
- osteopath noun
- osteopathy noun
- physical therapy noun
- physio noun
- physiotherapist noun
- set verb (FIX)
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