balneotherapy

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

noun

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

Origin of balneotherapy

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

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Historical Examples of balneotherapy

These villas are fitted up with everything necessary for clinotherapy and balneotherapy, with fine recreation-rooms.
South America To-day
Georges Clemenceau

British Dictionary definitions for balneotherapy

balneotherapy

noun

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

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