Balneotherapy
the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters.
Historical Examples
These villas are fitted up with everything necessary for clinotherapy and balneotherapy, with fine recreation-rooms.
South America To-day Georges Clemenceau
noun
the treatment of disease by bathing, esp to improve limb mobility in arthritic and neuromuscular disorders
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