iat·ric \(ˈ)ī|a.trik, -rēk\adjective alsoiat·ri·cal\-rə̇kəl, -rēk-\ Etymology: Greek iatrikos, from iatros healer, physician (from iasthai to heal) + -ikos -ic, -ical; perhaps akin to Latin ira anger — more at ire 1.: of or relating to a physician or medical treatment : medical < outstanding iatric ability > 2.: medicinal, healing, curative < an extract with a remarkable iatric quality >