mechanotherapy
[ mek-uh-noh-ther-uh-pee ]
/ ˌmɛk ə noʊˈθɛr ə pi /
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noun
curative treatment by mechanical means.
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OTHER WORDS FROM mechanotherapy
mech·a·no·ther·a·pist, nounWords nearby mechanotherapy
mechanize, mechano-, mechanochemistry, mechanomorphism, mechanoreceptor, mechanotherapy, mechatronics, Mechelen, mechitzah, Mechlin, Mechlin lace
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British Dictionary definitions for mechanotherapy
mechanotherapy
/ (ˌmɛkənəʊˈθɛrəpɪ) /
noun
the treatment of disorders or injuries by means of mechanical devices, esp devices that provide exercise for bodily parts
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Medical definitions for mechanotherapy
mechanotherapy
[ mĕk′ə-nō-thĕr′ə-pē ]
n.
Medical treatment by mechanical methods, such as massage.
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mech′a•no•ther′a•pist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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