physic

¹phys·ic

noun \ˈfi-zik\

Definition of PHYSIC

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

Examples of PHYSIC

1. <the museum has an exhibit on some of the strange physics that were once used to cure disease>

Origin of PHYSIC

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PHYSIC

Synonyms: cure, drug, medicament, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, medicine, remedy, specific

Related Words: cure-all, nostrum, panacea; botanical, patent medicine, prescription, prescription drug; cordial, potion, tonic; miracle drug, wonder drug; cap, capsule, pill, tablet; injection, shot; embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, potion, poultice, salve; syrup (also sirup), tincture; antibiotic, antiseptic, serum; cathartic, purgative

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