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aromatherapy

[uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee]

noun

the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.
treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

Nearby words

  1. aroint thee,
  2. aroma,
  3. aromantic,
  4. aromatase,
  5. aromatase inhibitor,
  6. aromatic,
  7. aromatic compound,
  8. aromatic series,
  9. aromatic spirits of ammonia,
  10. aromaticity

Origin of aromatherapy

First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy

noun

the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments
Derived Formsaromatherapist, noun
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Word Origin and History for aromatherapy

aromatherapy

n.

by 1992, from French aromathérapie, attested from 1930s; see aroma + therapy.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy

[ə-rō′mə-thĕr′ə-pē]

n.

The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
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