aromatherapy
[ uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee ]
/ əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə pi /
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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.
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Origin of aromatherapy
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby aromatherapy
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Example sentences from the Web for aromatherapy
This album’s 63 minutes burn slow, like an aromatherapy candle in the next room.
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British Dictionary definitions for aromatherapy
aromatherapy
/ (əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ) /
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 forms of aromatherapy
aromatherapist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical 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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