massotherapy

[ mas-oh-ther-uh-pee ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. treatment by massage.

massotherapy

/ ˌmæsəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk; ˌmæsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. medical treatment by massage

Derived Forms

• massotherapeutic, adjective
• ˌmassoˈtherapist, noun

Other Words From

• masso·thera·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of massotherapy¹

mass(age) + -o- + therapy

Word History and Origins

Origin of massotherapy¹

C20: from mass ( age ) + therapy

Example Sentences

Dr. Forest's Manual of Massotherapy, containing nearly 100 pages, giving full directions for use, sent with each of the above.

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With each roller is sent Dr. Forest's Manual of Massotherapy; containing 100 pages, giving full directions for use.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: masseuse, masseur, massotherapeutics, massotherapy.

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