balneotherapy

[ bal-nee-oh-ther-uh-pee ]

noun

1. the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters.

balneotherapy

/ ˌbælnɪəˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. the treatment of disease by bathing, esp to improve limb mobility in arthritic and neuromuscular disorders

Word History and Origins

Origin of balneotherapy¹

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

Example Sentences

These villas are fitted up with everything necessary for clinotherapy and balneotherapy, with fine recreation-rooms.

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