balneology
[ bal-nee-ol-uh-jee ]
nounMedicine/Medical.
the science dealing with the therapeutic effects of baths and bathing.
Origin of balneology
1Other words from balneology
- bal·ne·o·log·ic [bal-nee-uh-loj-ik], /ˌbæl ni əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, bal·ne·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- bal·ne·ol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby balneology
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How to use balneology in a sentence
balneology, bal-ne-ol′o-ji, n. the scientific study of bathing and of mineral springs.
British Dictionary definitions for balneology
balneology
/ (ˌbælnɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters
Origin of balneology
1C19: from Latin balneum bath
Derived forms of balneology
- balneological (ˌbælnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- balneologist, noun
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