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noun, plural ther·a·pies.
1.
the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process: speech therapy.
2.
a curative power or quality.
4.
any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.
Origin:
1840–50; < Neo-Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)
1840–50; < Neo-Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)
Related forms
self-ther·a·py, noun, plural self·-ther·a·pies.
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Therapy
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example Sentences
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was long called a treatment in search of diseases.
- One treatment commonly administered with a catheter is cardiac ablation therapy.
- Images of a human heart showing increased blood flow after treatment with shock wave therapy.
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Word Origin & History
therapy
1846, "medical treatment of disease," from Mod.L. therapia, from Gk. therapeia "curing, healing," from therapeuein "to cure, treat."
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Medical Dictionary
therapy ther·a·py (thěr'ə-pē)
n.
The treatment of illness or disability.
Psychotherapy.
A healing power or quality.
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Cultural Dictionary
therapy definition
Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.
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