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PHYSIATRICS

\fˌɪzɪˈatɹɪks], \fˌɪzɪˈatɹɪks], \f_ˌɪ_z_ɪ__ˈa_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_s]\

Definitions of PHYSIATRICS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.

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therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A medical specialty concerned with the use of physical agents, mechanical apparatus, and manipulation in rehabilitating physically diseased or injured patients.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The use of natural forces in the treatment of disease.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

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