Wordiyophysic
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From Greek physis (nature) via physika (natural things). Spans science and body: physics (study of nature's laws), physical (of the body or material world), physician (one who studies/treats the body), physique (bodily build). Metaphysics goes 'beyond nature' — the study of fundamental reality beyond the physical.
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metaphysical
Relating to metaphysics; abstract or beyond the physical world
metaphysics
The branch of philosophy studying the fundamental nature of reality
physical
Relating to the body or to matter and energy; a medical body examination
physically
In a physical manner; relating to the body or natural laws
physician
A licensed medical doctor, especially an internist
physicist
A scientist who specializes in physics
physics
The science of matter, energy, and their interactions
physique
The physical structure or form of a person's body