physiotherapist
Translation
physiotherapist
Examples
The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.
The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.
He works as a physiotherapist at the hospital.
He works as a physiotherapist at the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((a physiotherapist)) a person who treats injury or disease by pressing and moving the affected parts of the body. The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: physical therapist (more common in US English)
Etymology
A combination of 'physio-' (relating to the body) and 'therapist' (a person who gives treatment).
Memory Tips
A 'therapist' for your 'physio' (physical) body. Note that 'physical therapist' is the more common term in the US.