ther·mo·ther·a·py (thûr m -th r  -p )n. pl. ther·mo·ther·a·pies Medical therapy involving the application of heat. |
thermotherapy [ˌθɜːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ]
n
(Medicine) Med treatment of a bodily structure or part by the application of heat
thermotherapy
thermatology.
See also: Heat
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | thermotherapy - the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief" |
Translations
thermotherapy
n (Med) → Thermotherapie f (spec), → Wärmebehandlung f
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