balneology

bal·ne·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bal-nee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌbæl niˈɒl ə dʒi/
- /bælnɪˈɔləʤɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-nee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌbæl niˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of balneology word

noun balneology the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters 3
noun balneology the study of the therapeutic use of various sorts of bathing, as in mineral springs, etc. 3
noun balneology the science dealing with the therapeutic effects of baths and bathing. 1
noun balneology The study of baths and bathing, especially therapeutic bathing. 1

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Origin of balneology

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; balne- (see balneal) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Balneology

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balneology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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