noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The physics of medicine or of medical and surgical treatment. obsolete, uncountable
2. 2
   The treatment of diseases by physical or mechanic means. obsolete, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

iatromechanicsiatromechanics

Etymology

From iatro- + physics.

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