Main Entry: ¹phys·ic

Pronunciation: \ˈfi-zik\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English physik natural science, art of medicine, from Anglo-French phisique, fisik, from Latin physica, singular, natural science, from Greek physikē, from feminine of physikos — more at physics

Date: 14th century

1 a : the art or practice of healing disease b : the practice or profession of medicine
2 : a medicinal agent or preparation; especially : purgative
3 archaic : natural science