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Definitions for hydropathy
haɪˈdrɒp ə θihy·dropa·thy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hydropathy, hydrotherapynoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. hydropathynoun

    The therapeutic use of water, either internal or external

Wikipedia

  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.

Webster Dictionary

  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 Dictionary

  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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