I. ˈfi-zik noun
Etymology: Middle English physik natural science, art of medicine, from Anglo-French phisique, fisik, from Latin physica, singular, natural science, from Greek physikē, from feminine of physikos — more at physics
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the art or practice of healing disease
b. : the practice or profession of medicine
2. : a medicinal agent or preparation ; especially : purgative
3. archaic : natural science
II. transitive verb
( phys·icked ; phys·ick·ing )
Date: 14th century
1. : to treat with or administer medicine to ; especially : purge
2. : heal , cure