sitz bath

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sits, zits]
- /sɪts, zɪts/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sits, zits]
- /sɪts, zɪts/

Definitions of sitz bath words

noun sitz bath a chairlike bathtub in which the thighs and hips are immersed in warm water, usually as part of a therapeutic treatment. 1
noun sitz bath the bath so taken. 1
noun sitz bath bath in which the buttocks and hips are immersed in hot water 0
noun sitz bath a bath in which the buttocks and hips are immersed in hot water, esp for therapeutic effects, as after perineal or pelvic surgery 0
noun sitz bath a bath in which only the hips and buttocks are immersed, usually for therapy 0
noun sitz bath a tub or basin used for such a bath 0

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Origin of sitz bath

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; half adoption, half translation of German Sitzbad, equivalent to sitz(en) to sit1 + Bad bath1

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Parts of speech for Sitz bath

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sitz bath popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

sitz bath usage trend in Literature

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