cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery

Examples of cryotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most common in-office treatment for warts is cryotherapy, Schultz explains. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2024 Acupuncture, massages, infrared saunas and cryotherapy have all been integrated into her routine. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 Implementing lifestyle changes, including adapting a gluten-free diet, exercising and engaging in wellness practices like cryotherapy and acupuncture, and paying more attention to her body, has helped. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024 The building is also home to a full-service salon and a fitness center offering everything from pilates and squash to cryotherapy and personal training. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cryotherapy 

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Word History

Etymology

cryo- + therapy (probably after French cryothérapie or German Kryotherapie)

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cryotherapy was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Cryotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryotherapy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Medical Definition

cryotherapy

noun
cryo·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
plural cryotherapies
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery
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