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.
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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Examples from the Web for therapy Contemporary Examples of therapy Collaborating with him on a film was the best kind of therapy I could have asked for.
Hanging out backstage, documenting the performers and the life of the show, is like therapy for her, she says.
For months, I did my best to carry on while no therapy appointments were made, no grand apologetic gestures were offered.
He was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to get this therapy .
Instead, we get a two-hour therapy session from Dustin Diamond.
Historical Examples of therapy It is a therapy which is positive, dynamic and constructive.
They make up one way of describing the ideal outcomes of therapy .
His conception of therapy is casual, simple, and often good-humored.
The legal status of therapy is still ambiguous in many states.
I have tried to give a realistic picture of confidentiality in therapy .
British Dictionary definitions for therapy noun plural -pies the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease (in combination ) physiotherapy ; electrotherapy Show More
Word Origin for therapy C19: from New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia attendance; see therapeutic
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Word Origin and History for therapy n. 1846, "medical treatment of disease," from Modern Latin therapia , from Greek therapeia "curing, healing," from therapeuein "to cure, treat medically," literally "attend, do service, take care of;" related to therapon "servant, attendant."
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n. The treatment of illness or disability.
Psychotherapy.
A healing power or quality.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.
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