Phys`i*an"thro*py (?), n. [Gr. fy`sis nature + &?; man.] The philosophy
of human life, or the doctrine of the constitution and diseases of man,
and their remedies.
Phys"ic (?), n. [OE. phisike, fisike, OF. phisique, F. physique
knowledge of nature, physics, L. physica, physice, fr. Gr. &?;, fr.
fysiko`s natural, from fy`sis nature, fr. &?; to produce, grow, akin to
E. be. See Be, and cf. Physics, Physique.] 1. The art of healing
diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine.
"A doctor of physik." Chaucer.
2. A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness;
a remedy for disease; a medicine.