therapeusis

noun

ther·​a·​peu·​sis ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-səs How to pronounce therapeusis (audio)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, treatment, from therapeuein

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of therapeusis was circa 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Therapeusis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/therapeusis. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

therapeusis

noun
ther·​a·​peu·​sis ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-səs How to pronounce therapeusis (audio)
plural therapeuses -ˌsēz How to pronounce therapeusis (audio)
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