balneology

[ bal-nee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the science dealing with the therapeutic effects of baths and bathing.

balneology

/ ˌbælnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌbælnɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters

Derived Forms

• ˌbalneˈologist, noun
• balneological, adjective

Other Words From

• bal·ne·o·log·ic [bal-nee-, uh, -, loj, -ik], balne·o·logi·cal adjective
• balne·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of balneology¹

1880–85; balne- ( balneal ) + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of balneology¹

C19: from Latin balneum bath

Example Sentences

Balneology, bal-ne-ol′o-ji, n. the scientific study of bathing and of mineral springs.

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