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balneology
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bal·ne·ol·o·gy  (bln-l-j)
n.
The science of baths or bathing, especially the study of the therapeutic use of thermal baths.
[Latin balneum, bath; see bagnio + -logy.]
balneology [ˌbælnɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Medicine / Complementary Medicine) the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters
[from Latin balneum bath]
balneological  [ˌbælnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
balneologist  n
balneology
the study of the therapeutic uses of various types of bathing; hydrotherapy. — balneologist, n. — balneologic, balneological, adj.
See also: Bathing
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