phys

phys — 縮寫

1. short for 'physical'; used in medical settings to refer to a doctor's check of t

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釋義

身體檢查

身體檢查的簡寫

short for 'physical'; used in medical settings to refer to a doctor's check of the body for signs of illness or injury

例句

The nurse noted 'phys' on the chart before Salma's check-up.

護士在 Salma 接受檢查前，於病歷表上註記了「phys」。

abbreviation written on medical charts for physical examination

Dr. Okonkwo ordered a full phys for the new patient.

Okonkwo 醫師為新病人安排了一次完整的 phys。

同義詞
  • check-up

    less formal, broader meaning that can include routine health visits of any kind

  • physical

    the full form; 'phys' is the shortened written version

用法筆記

Common in medical chart notation and spoken shorthand among hospital staff. In formal patient documents, the full phrase 'physical examination' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌I have a phys appointment with my dentist.
✅I have a check-up with my dentist.
💡'phys' is used for general medical physical exams, not dental check-ups.

2. short for 'physics'; the scientific study of matter, energy, force, and motion

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釋義

物理學

物理學科的簡寫

short for 'physics'; the scientific study of matter, energy, force, and motion

例句

Wei is taking an introductory phys course at the community college this semester.

Wei 這學期在社區大學修了一門 phys 入門課程。

abbreviation for physics used in academic course names

The phys lab is on the third floor of the science building.

phys 實驗室在科學大樓的三樓。

同義詞
  • physics

    the full form; 'phys' is the shortened written or spoken version

用法筆記

Common on university timetables, course listings, and in informal student conversation. In formal academic writing, the full word 'physics' is used.

常見錯誤

❌I have a phys class about chemical reactions.
✅I have a chem class about chemical reactions.
💡'phys' refers to physics, not chemistry.

3. short for 'physical'; used in schools and sports contexts to mean physical educa

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釋義

體育

體育課的簡寫

short for 'physical'; used in schools and sports contexts to mean physical education, fitness activities, or body training

例句

Liam has phys class every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at school.

Liam 每週一和週三下午在學校有 phys 課。

abbreviation for physical education on school timetables

The school requires two credits of phys before students can graduate.

學校要求學生必須修滿兩個 phys 學分才能畢業。

同義詞
  • PE

    another common abbreviation for physical education, especially in British English

  • gym class

    informal American term for physical education class

用法筆記

Very common in school timetables, report cards, and student conversation. Often paired with 'ed' as in 'phys ed' for clarity.

常見錯誤

❌I failed my phys exam because I don't understand gravity.
✅I failed my physics exam because I don't understand gravity.
💡'phys' for physical education is different from 'phys' for physics.

4. short for 'physician'; a doctor who has completed medical school and is licensed

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釋義

醫師

醫師的簡寫

short for 'physician'; a doctor who has completed medical school and is licensed to treat patients

例句

The attending phys examined the child carefully before discharge.

主治 phys 在出院前仔細檢查了那個孩子。

abbreviation for physician used in hospital charts and notes

Dr. Tamar is the lead phys in the cardiology unit at the hospital.

Tamar 醫師是醫院心臟科的主治 phys。

同義詞
  • physician

    the full form; 'phys' is the shortened written version used in medical documentation

  • doctor

    broader term used in everyday speech, includes both physicians and surgeons

用法筆記

Appears mainly in medical charts, hospital staff listings, and professional shorthand. In spoken hospital settings, 'doctor' or 'attending' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌The phys gave me a prescription for antibiotics, so I went to the pharmacy.
✅The physician gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
💡In general writing, use the full word 'physician' instead of the abbreviation.

5. short for 'physiological'; relating to the normal processes and functions of liv

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釋義

生理的

生理學的簡寫

short for 'physiological'; relating to the normal processes and functions of living organisms or their parts

例句

The research team measured phys responses to stress in college athletes.

研究團隊測量了大學生運動員在壓力下的 phys 反應。

abbreviation for physiological in scientific research papers

Aarav's study focuses on phys changes that happen during deep sleep.

Aarav 的研究重點是深層睡眠期間發生的 phys 變化。

同義詞
  • physiological

    the full form; 'phys' is the shortened version used in technical writing

反義詞
  • psychological

    relating to mental processes rather than physical body functions

用法筆記

Appears almost exclusively in scientific and medical research writing, lab reports, and journal article abstracts. Not used in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌The patient showed phys symptoms like a runny nose and cough.
✅The patient showed physiological symptoms like changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
💡'physiological' refers to internal body processes, not common cold symptoms.