therapy

Definition

Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

Etymology

From New Latin therapīa, from Ancient Greek θεραπεία (therapeía, “service, medical treatment”), from θεραπεύω (therapeúō, “I serve, treat medically”) + -ία (-ía, suffix for forming abstract nouns).

Example Sentences

• "inclined bed therapy"
• "It will be seen that we are introducing to our readers the subject of Kinesitherapy, in common with other therapies, and it is very proper that we should do so."
• "[…] second, its formidable features prompt the average physician at an early period to consult the dermatologist respecting its nature and therapy […]"

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