balneotherapy

bal·ne·o·ther·a·py

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bal-nee-oh-ther-uh-pee]
- /ˌbæl ni oʊˈθɛr ə pi/
- /bˈalnɪˌəʊθɪrəpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-nee-oh-ther-uh-pee]
- /ˌbæl ni oʊˈθɛr ə pi/

Definitions of balneotherapy word

noun balneotherapy the treatment of disease by bathing, esp to improve limb mobility in arthritic and neuromuscular disorders 3
noun balneotherapy the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters. 1
noun balneotherapy bathing as medical treatment 1
noun balneotherapy The treatment of disease by bathing. 0

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Origin of balneotherapy

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

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

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balneotherapy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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