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thermotherapy

ther·mot·he·rapy

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From thermo- + therapy.

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