aquatherapy
|a-qua-ther-a-py|
B2
/ˌækwəˈθɛrəpi/
water healing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aquatherapy' originates from the combination of 'aqua,' meaning 'water' in Latin, and 'therapy,' from Greek 'therapeia,' meaning 'healing.'
Historical Evolution
'Aquatherapy' combines the Latin word 'aqua' and the Greek word 'therapeia' to form the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'healing with water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of therapy that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment.
Aquatherapy is often used for patients recovering from surgery.
Synonyms
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