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Definition of hydrotherapy

hydrotherapy

/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈθer.ə.pi/
hy · dro · ther · a · py
Plural:hydrotherapies
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Adjective:hydrotherapeutic
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• noun

1

The external use of water in the medical and physical treatment of disease, injury, or pain, typically involving heated pools, whirlpools, or pressurized jets to aid rehabilitation.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended regular hydrotherapy sessions in a warm pool to ease the patient's joint stiffness after knee surgery."

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• Rhymes for hydrotherapy

• Nearby Words

hydroponic
hydroponics
hydropower
hydrotherapy
hyena
hygiene
hygienic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Greek 'hydor' (water) and 'therapeia' (healing or medical treatment), replacing the earlier term 'hydropathy'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydrotherapy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydrotherapy
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