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balneotherapy

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balneotherapy
[bal′nē·ōther′əpē]
Etymology: L, balneum + Gk, therapeia, treatment
use of baths in the treatment of many diseases and conditions.

balneotherapy (bälˑ·nē·ō·theˈ·r·pē),
n the practice of administering medicinal baths in order to treat injuries or disease.

balneotherapy
use of baths in the treatment of disease.


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