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balneotherapy

[/ˌbælniːoʊˈθɛrəpi/]
nounfemininepl: balneotherapies
balneoterapia
1. A therapeutic treatment using bathing, particularly in mineral-rich or thermal waters, for medicinal purposes
Balneotherapy has been used for centuries to treat arthritis and skin conditions.
A balneoterapia tem sido usada há séculos para tratar artrite e condições de pele.
2. The practice of using natural hot springs, mineral baths, or specially prepared therapeutic baths for health and wellness
The spa offers balneotherapy treatments that combine hot mineral baths with massage.
O spa oferece tratamentos de balneoterapia que combinam banhos minerais quentes com massagem.
Synonyms
hydrotherapythermal therapywater therapyspa therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
balneoterapia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
balneoterapia
Standard term used in Portugal, often in medical and wellness contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the waters
spa treatment
thermal cure
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