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Definition of Thermotherapy
1. Noun. The use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles.
Generic synonyms: Therapy
Definition of Thermotherapy
1. n. Treatment of disease by heat, esp. by hot air.
Medical Definition of Thermotherapy
1. Treatment of disease by therapeutic application of heat. Origin: thermo-+ G. Therapeia, treatment (05 Mar 2000)