- oral p. the use of a toothbrush, interdental stimulator, floss, irrigating device, or other adjunctive aid to maintain oral health.
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the branch of treatment that employs physical methods to promote healing, including the use of light, infrared and ultraviolet rays, heat, electric current, ultrasound, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and remedial exercise.
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phys·io·ther·a·py (fiz″e-o-therґə-pe) [physio- + therapy] physical therapy.Medical dictionary. 2011.