therapy
[ ther-uh-pee ]
/ ˈθɛr ə pi /
noun, plural ther·a·pies.
the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process: speech therapy.
a curative power or quality.
any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.
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Origin of therapy
1840–50; < New Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)
Related forms
self-ther·a·py, noun, plural self·-ther·a·pies.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for therapy
therapy
/ (ˈθɛrəpɪ) /
noun plural -pies
- the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease
- (in combination)physiotherapy; electrotherapy
Word Origin for therapy
C19: from New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia attendance; see therapeutic
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Medicine definitions for therapy
therapy
[ thĕr′ə-pē ]
n.
The treatment of illness or disability.
Psychotherapy.
A healing power or quality.
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Culture definitions for therapy
therapy
Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.
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