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balneology

(bal′nē äl′ə jē)

noun

the study of the therapeutic use of various sorts of bathing, as in mineral springs, etc.

Origin: < L balneum, bath < Gr balaneion (for IE base see ball) + -logy

See balneology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The science of baths or bathing, especially the study of the therapeutic use of thermal baths.

Origin:

Origin: Latin balneum, bath; see bagnio

Origin: + -logy

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