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physical /phys·i·cal/ (fiz´ik-il) pertaining to the body, to material things, or to physics.

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phys·i·cal (fz-kl)

adj. Abbr. phys.

1. Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit.

2. Involving or characterized by vigorous bodily activity.

3. Of or relating to material things.

4. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.

n.

A physical examination.

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physi·cali·ty (-kl-t) adj.

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physical,

adj relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind.

physical examination,

n a diagnostic inspection of the body to determine its state of health, using palpation, auscultation, percussion, and smell.

physical fitness,

n the ability to carry out daily tasks with alertness and vigor, without undue fatigue, and with enough energy reserve to meet emergencies or to enjoy leisure time.

physical medicine,

n the use of physical therapy techniques to return physically diseased or injured patients to a useful life.

physical plant,

n the entire architectural and decorated suite of offices in which the dental professional operates.

physical therapy,

n the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including shortwave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation, and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Also called
physiotherapy.

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physical

pertaining to the body, to material things, or to physics.

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physical agent

the physical causes of disease. Includes altitude, radiation, wetness, exercise, fire, electricity including lightning.

physical diagnosis

a preliminary diagnosis made solely on the basis of a physical examination. Often all that is possible in private practice.

physical examination

examination of the bodily state of a patient by ordinary physical means, as inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.

physical exhaustion

see physical exhaustion.

physical findings

results of a physical examination. Observations made visually, by auscultation, palpation, smell, percussion, succussion and ballottement.

physical fitness

quality of being able to perform physically, to turn in a good physical performance. Best tested by performance but in horses can be vaguely predicted by a series of tests including hemoglobin content of blood, heart size, duration of the QRS interval on an ECG, and low levels of muscle enzymes in blood.

physical insults

physical agencies that cause disease. These include trauma, stress (physical as in stress fracture of long bones in horses), hyperthermia (as a cause of congenital defects), persistent wetting, high altitude, lightning stroke, electrocution, bushfire and fire injury, volcanic eruption and exposure to radiation.

physical map

in genetics, determination of the array of genes within a DNA segment of a chromosome.

physical restraint

the use of halters, collars and chains, ropes, harness, twitches of various sorts, squeeze cages, hog holders, dog catchers and many more devices. As distinct from the use of analeptic agents—chemical restraint.

physical stress

see stress.

physical therapist

one who is skilled in the physical and therapeutic techniques of helping to alleviate suffering from muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases and from injuries and to overcome or prevent disabilities. Among the procedures used by the physical therapist are exercise to increase strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion; electrical stimulation to activate paralyzed muscles; massage, vibrators and many other patented devices to try to improve the circulation and condition of a part. Called also physiotherapist.

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physical

adjective 1 Referring to the body 2 Referring to the laws of physics and the universe noun Popular for physical examination, see there

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Patient discussion about physical agent.

Q. What do you eat after a workout? What do you recommend a person eat after a cardio session? what about a lifting session?

A. i usally eat fruit,and water, then in the evening i eat low carbs,or a salad.

Q. a good way or a method to shed off some pounds? Hello all, im a college student struggling with 15 to 20 extra pounds, I'm trying to shade it off, any one may say, run exercise, since I'm a soccer player it would only be obvious that i would be fit. My problem is that I hav a fracture knee and a previous dislocated right knee. Due to this i cant really excersice, so im asking for anyone out there,

A. Well, the best advice I have for you is to combine eating properly- less fat, less carbs and a 1200-1400 calories a day diet, with moderate physical activity, not like running, but for instance- swimming. a 45 minute swim 3-4 times a week with a low calorie intake diet would do the trick!

Q. Do you exercise at all? If so, what exercise do you perform and why? What are it's benefits? I am looking to incorporate different routines and exercises into my workouts and would like your assistance.

A. i do 60 pushups,60 situps, and run 2 miles in 15 mins. then lift weights,my whole work out lasts about an hour a day.