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hydrotherapy
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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.

hydrotherapy [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ]
n
(Medicine) Med the treatment of certain diseases by the external use of water, esp by exercising in water in order to mobilize stiff joints or strengthen weakened muscles Also called water cure Compare hydropathy
hydrotherapic  [ˌhaɪdrəʊθɪˈræpɪk] adj
hydrotherapist  n

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
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hydrotherapy - the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Translations
hydrotherapy [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθerəpɪ] Nhidroterapia f
hydrotherapy [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɛrəpi] nhydrothérapie f
hydrotherapy pool nbassin m d'hydrothérapie


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