hydropathy
hy·drop·a·thy
noun \hī-ˈdrä-pə-thē\Definition of HYDROPATHY
: a method of treating disease by copious and frequent use of water both externally and internally — compare hydrotherapy
— hy·dro·path·ic \ˌhī-drə-ˈpa-thik\ adjective
Origin of HYDROPATHY
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First Known Use: 1843
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