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hy·dro·ther·a·py  (hdr-thr-p)

n. pl. hy·dro·thera·pies

External use of water in the medical treatment of certain diseases.

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hydrotherapy

Noun

Med the treatment of certain diseases by exercise in water

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hydrotherapy

the treatment of diseases through the use of water, whether internal or external, as whirlpool baths, compresses, or drinking mineral waters. Also hydrotherapeutics. — hydrotherapist, n. — hydrotherapeutic, hydrotherapeutical, adj.

See also: Bathing

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the treatment of disorders by the use of water externally, especially in the form of exercises in a pool, etc. — hydrotherapist, n. — hydrotherapeutic, adj.

See also: Water

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Noun

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hydrotherapy - the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease hydropathy treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)