pneumotherapy
|pneu-mo-ther-a-py|
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/ˌnjuːmoʊˈθɛrəpi/
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/ˌnjuːməʊˈθɛrəpi/
treatment with air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pneumotherapy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pneuma,' where 'pneuma' meant 'breath' or 'air,' and 'therapeia' meant 'treatment.'
Historical Evolution
'pneuma' transformed into the modern English word 'pneumotherapy' through the combination with 'therapy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'treatment using air or gases,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a therapeutic treatment involving the use of air or gases.
The doctor recommended pneumotherapy to help improve the patient's lung function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 14:04