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balneotherapy

American  
[bal-nee-oh-ther-uh-pee] / ˌbæl ni oʊˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

  1. the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters.

balneotherapy British  
/ ˌbælnɪəˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

  1. the treatment of disease by bathing, esp to improve limb mobility in arthritic and neuromuscular disorders

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Etymology

Origin of balneotherapy

1880–85; balne- ( balneal ) + -o- + therapy

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