thalassotherapy

British

/ ˌθæləsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

the use of sea water and marine products as a therapeutic treatment

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Etymology

Origin of thalassotherapy

C20: from Greek thalassa sea + _therapy

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The most fashionable spas in France now offer thalassotherapy, a kilo-cutting regimen that combines diet, exercise and extensive-sea water massage.

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The piece de resistance: thalassotherapy, from the Greek thalassa, or sea.

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