thermotherapy

[ thur-moh-ther-uh-pee ]

noun

1. treatment of disease by means of moist or dry heat.

thermotherapy

/ ˌθɜːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. med treatment of a bodily structure or part by the application of heat

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermotherapy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; thermo- + therapy

Example Sentences

Not only that, but these devices also have other applications such as providing temperature feedback in virtual and augmented reality and offering thermotherapy for heat issues among others.

From Science Daily

Game Ready devices use cryotherapy, thermotherapy, contract therapy and compression therapy for chronic injury and post-surgery rehabilitation, according to its website.

From Fox News