Balneotherapy Definition

bălnē-ō-thĕrə-pē
balneotherapies
noun
The therapeutic use of thermal baths.
American Heritage
The therapeutic use of baths, especially in mineral-rich waters.
American Heritage Medicine

The treatment of disease by bathing.

Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Balneotherapy

Noun

Singular:
balneotherapy
Plural:
balneotherapies

Origin of Balneotherapy

  • Latin balneum bath bagnio therapy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin balneum, "bath", and therapy.

    From Wiktionary

Balneotherapy Sentence Examples

  • Balneotherapy has been used for thousands of years to treat skin disorders, arthritis, paralysis, gynecological disorders, and depression and other emotional problems.

  • Balneotherapy is the medical term for the use of baths or soaks to treat injuries or illnesses.

  • The remains of ancient baths have been found in the Indus Valley in India, and the Romans discovered mineral springs in various parts of Europe that are still used for balneotherapy.

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