therapy
Americannoun
plural
therapies-
the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process.
speech therapy.
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a curative power or quality.
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any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.
noun
Other Word Forms
- self-therapy noun
Etymology
Origin of therapy
1840–50; < New Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)
Example Sentences
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However, he says he can highlight to patients which products are available and, with their full consent and understanding that these peptides are not for human consumption, he is able to recommend peptide therapy.
From BBC
According to Zhou, this approach is accessible, easier to manage, and may cause fewer side effects than some existing therapies.
From Science Daily
"It wasn't until I was going through a divorce that I started therapy," he said.
From BBC
His wife, who broke down in tears on the stand this week, said she barely sleeps most nights and is undergoing therapy after the incident.
From Los Angeles Times
Ongoing research continues to explore how lifestyle changes and hormone therapy around menopause influence heart health.
From Science Daily
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