iatrophysics

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noun

The physics of medicine or of medical and surgical treatment.

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iatromechanics
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Meanings

nouniatrophysics (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableThe physics of medicine or of medical and surgical treatment.
  2. obsoleteuncountableThe treatment of diseases by physical or mechanic means.

Synonyms & antonyms

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iatromechanics

Origin

From iatro- + physics.

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APA

iatrophysics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysics

MLA

“iatrophysics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysics. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iatrophysics,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysics.

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