cryotherapy
noun
cryo·ther·a·py
ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē 
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially
: cryosurgery
Examples of cryotherapy in a Sentence
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This option features cold therapy or cryotherapy, which causes vasoconstriction (closing or tightening of blood vessels), which may improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
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Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
In addition to things like group yoga and meditation sessions, the lab offers cutting-edge therapies, such as IV drips and cryotherapy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
Weights in the afternoon, then back to the beach, or Topgolf, or freezing cryotherapy.
—C Jackson Cowart, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
And ultrasound combined with LED therapy, negative ionization, lots of cryotherapy.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024
The spa has 10 treatment rooms where guests can book anything from facials (with Augustinus Bader, U Beauty, and Biologique Recherche products) to IV drips and cryotherapy.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
With talks about firm, plump skin trending, cold therapy (also known as cryotherapy) is a must-try service to improve elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and tighten skin.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
This complexion-perfecting device features thermotherapy, cryotherapy, T-Sonic pulsations, and eight LED lights to perk up the look of your skin for a brighter, plumper, and more even appearance.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 Nov. 2023
Cold therapy is considered cryotherapy, which involves using specialized chambers and exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures—colder than cold plunges.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2023
Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
In addition to things like group yoga and meditation sessions, the lab offers cutting-edge therapies, such as IV drips and cryotherapy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
Weights in the afternoon, then back to the beach, or Topgolf, or freezing cryotherapy.
—C Jackson Cowart, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
And ultrasound combined with LED therapy, negative ionization, lots of cryotherapy.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024
The spa has 10 treatment rooms where guests can book anything from facials (with Augustinus Bader, U Beauty, and Biologique Recherche products) to IV drips and cryotherapy.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
With talks about firm, plump skin trending, cold therapy (also known as cryotherapy) is a must-try service to improve elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and tighten skin.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
This complexion-perfecting device features thermotherapy, cryotherapy, T-Sonic pulsations, and eight LED lights to perk up the look of your skin for a brighter, plumper, and more even appearance.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 Nov. 2023
Cold therapy is considered cryotherapy, which involves using specialized chambers and exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures—colder than cold plunges.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2023
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First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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cryotherapy
noun
cryo·ther·a·py
-ˈther-ə-pē
plural cryotherapies
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially
: cryosurgery
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