cryotherapy
noun
cryo·ther·a·py
ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē 
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially
: cryosurgery
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Nitrogen is an odorless and colorless gas that is typically used in cryotherapy.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This can often be treated with cryotherapy (extreme cold air treatment), a topical chemotherapeutic agent (a drug that works to slow down or stop cancer cell growth), or photodynamic therapy (a light treatment used to destroy abnormal cells).
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
As well as cutting-edge technologies, such as cryotherapy, Icoone laser treatments and infrared therapy, there is also a collection of holistic treatments on offer, such as the signature Constellation Massage, which incorporates slow and enveloping movements over the body, to release tension.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
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A healthcare provider will complete a medical history and physical examination before determining if cryotherapy is the best or one of the best treatment options for you.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This can often be treated with cryotherapy (extreme cold air treatment), a topical chemotherapeutic agent (a drug that works to slow down or stop cancer cell growth), or photodynamic therapy (a light treatment used to destroy abnormal cells).
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
As well as cutting-edge technologies, such as cryotherapy, Icoone laser treatments and infrared therapy, there is also a collection of holistic treatments on offer, such as the signature Constellation Massage, which incorporates slow and enveloping movements over the body, to release tension.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
How to Prepare
A healthcare provider will complete a medical history and physical examination before determining if cryotherapy is the best or one of the best treatment options for you.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cryotherapy
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“Cryotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryotherapy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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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