cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē 

: the therapeutic use of cold

especially : cryosurgery

Examples of cryotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

The most popular methods — cryotherapy, laser ablation, and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) — have decades of history, and the choice of which to use typically depends on the shape and location of the lesion. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Treatments there include hydrotherapy, infrared therapy, and cryotherapy, as well as a hammam, a thermal circuit, and more. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Sonablate equipment was used in 85% of the study’s cases, while the remaining 15% were treated with cryotherapy, according to the company. — Chase Jordan august 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + therapy (probably after French cryothérapie or German Kryotherapie)

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cryotherapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy

Medical Definition

cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē 

plural cryotherapies

: the therapeutic use of cold

especially : cryosurgery