Definitions for hydropathy
haɪˈdrɒp ə θihy·dropa·thy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hydropathy, hydrotherapynoun

   the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease

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1. hydropathynoun

   The therapeutic use of water, either internal or external

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1. hydropathy

   Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy and also called water cure, is a branch of alternative medicine (particularly naturopathy), occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. The term encompasses a broad range of approaches and therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of water, such as temperature and pressure, to stimulate blood circulation, and treat the symptoms of certain diseases.Various therapies used in the present-day hydrotherapy employ water jets, underwater massage and mineral baths (e.g. balneotherapy, Iodine-Grine therapy, Kneipp treatments, Scotch hose, Swiss shower, thalassotherapy) or whirlpool bath, hot Roman bath, hot tub, Jacuzzi, and cold plunge.

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1. hydropathy

   Hydropathy is a method or process of treatment that involves the use of water, both internally and externally, for health benefits. This form of treatment deals with the application of water in any form, including ice, steam or liquid, at various temperatures to treat various diseases, disorders, or to maintain overall wellness. The term is also used in the field of biochemistry, referring to the tendency of certain proteins or amino acids to seek or avoid water.

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1. Hydropathynoun

   the water cure; a mode of treating diseases by the copious and frequent use of pure water, both internally and externally

2. Etymology: [Hydro-, 1 + Gr. , , to suffer.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hydropathy

   hī-drop′a-thi, n. the treatment of disease by cold water.—adjs. Hydropath′ic, -al.—adv. Hydropath′ically.—n. Hydrop′athist, one who practises hydropathy.—Hydropathic establishment or (coll.) simply Hydropath′ic, a temperance hotel where the guests can have hydropathic treatment if desired. [Gr. hydōr, water, pathos, suffering, pathein, to suffer.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hydropathy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hydropathy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hydropathy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hydropathy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydropathy
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydropathy
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hydropathy
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=hydropathy