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balneology

[ bal-nee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.
  1. the science dealing with the therapeutic effects of baths and bathing.


balneology

/ ˌbælnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌbælnɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters
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Derived Forms

  • ˌbalneˈologist, noun
  • balneological, adjective
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Other Words From

  • bal·ne·o·log·ic [bal-nee-, uh, -, loj, -ik], balne·o·logi·cal adjective
  • balne·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of balneology1

1880–85; balne- ( balneal ) + -o- + -logy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of balneology1

C19: from Latin balneum bath
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Example Sentences

They believe that in many cases of severe and acute pain palliatives are required, and that they are free to use all the adjuvants at present known to science for the relief of suffering humanity—massage, balneology, electricity, hygiene, &c.

Balneology, bal-ne-ol′o-ji, n. the scientific study of bathing and of mineral springs.

Doctors have learned curiously little about the medical or psychological effects of the Kur, though a lavishly endowed Institute of Balneology, which opened at Bad Nauheim last month, aims to make long-term studies of this branch of healing.

De Balneis Metallicis Artificio Parandis is an early classic in balneology.

Where we add substances to an electric bath with a view of producing some special action on the skin, we may be guided by the same principles that govern ordinary balneology.

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