hydrotherapy

noun

hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hydrotherapy (audio)
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy

Examples of hydrotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The resort's spa is a haven for wellness enthusiasts, nestled among lush vegetation and swaying palm trees, where guests can book face and body treatments and take advantage of the top-notch facilities, including a sauna, hydrotherapy pools, and a salt room. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 Make the most your wellness journey by luxuriating in a hydrotherapy circuit at the Aqua Thermal Suite and at the Serenity Garden’s outdoor pools and hot tubs, which are heated for year-round enjoyment. Katie Chang, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The new spa, which is the first Evian Spa in Europe, opened this spring as a more than 18,000-square-foot space with indoor and outdoor pools and an extensive hydrotherapy circuit complete with a snow room, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge, all inspired by the water cycle, of course. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 Guests of Hôtel Royal are welcome to use the hydrotherapy area of the spa for free throughout their stay. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydrotherapy 

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First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydrotherapy was in 1876

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“Hydrotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrotherapy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hydrotherapy

noun
hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hydrotherapy (audio)
plural hydrotherapies
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy

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