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Definition of physiotherapist

physiotherapist

/ˌfɪz.i.oʊˈθer.ə.pɪst/
phys · i · o · ther · a · pist
Plural:physiotherapists
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Adjective:physiotherapeutic
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physiotherapist Lexical Profile

physiotherapist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A licensed healthcare professional who treats injury, disease, or physical deformity through physical methods such as therapeutic exercise, massage, and heat treatment rather than by drugs or surgery.

Example

"After tearing a ligament in her knee, she worked with a physiotherapist for six months to regain her full range of motion."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'physiotherapist' is the standard term in British, Australian, and Canadian English, 'physical therapist' is the preferred term in American English.

• Rhymes for physiotherapist

• Nearby Words

physio
physiological
physiology
physiotherapist
physiotherapy
physique
physocarpus

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from 'physiotherapy' (combining Greek 'physis' meaning nature and 'therapeia' meaning healing) plus the agentive suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Physiotherapist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/physiotherapist
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