ˌfizēˈa.triks, -rēks noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary phys- (from Greek physis nature) + -iatrics
1. also phys·i·at·ric | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|a.trik, -rēk : a system of medicine based on utilization of the healing powers of nature
2.
a. : physical medicine
b. : physical therapy