Thermotherapy
Pronunciation: /ˈθɝmoʊˈθɛɹəpi/
Thermotherapy (noun)
- Treatment that uses heat to reduce pain or relax muscles and improve blood flow in a body area.
- Medical care using controlled temperatures, including heat or cold, to affect how tissues respond.
Examples
- Thermotherapy uses heat to help healing.
- The clinic applies thermotherapy to reduce pain.