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

Tools like gua sha, sonic cleansing and cryotherapy rollers are designed to help boost circulation, minimize pores and enhance product absorption. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

My cryotherapy session was part of a new wellness retreat offering at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, a sustainable luxury resort set along Kauai's stunning north shore and the 1 Hotel brand's flagship property. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 July 2026

These days, cryotherapy and cupping are high on his list of favorites, while cold plunges have notably fallen behind. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Nearby, the sizable gym comes complete with a steam shower, a cryotherapy chamber, and two more fold-out balconies. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 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