physiopathic1
/ˌfɪzɪəˈpaθɪk/adjective
Of or relating to natural healing, especially the use of herbal remedies; physiomedical. rare. Now historical.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From physio- + -pathic, after physiopathy.
physiopathic2
/ˌfɪzɪəˈpaθɪk/Medicine. Now rare
adjective
Of, relating to, or designating disorders, especially of the limbs after trauma, attributed to neural dysfunction (rather than to psychogenic causes or anatomical lesions of nerves).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in ‘O. Henry’ (1862–1910), short-story writer (real name William Porter). From physio- + -pathic.