balneology

noun bal·ne·ol·o·gy \ˌbal-nē-ˈä-lə-jē\

Definition of BALNEOLOGY

: the science of the therapeutic use of baths

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin balneum bath — more at bagnio

First Known Use: circa 1879

Medical Dictionary

noun bal·ne·ol·o·gy \ˌbal-nē-ˈäl-ə-jē\

plural bal·ne·ol·o·gies

: the science of the therapeutic use of baths

Next Word in the Dictionary: BalochiPrevious Word in the Dictionary: balneologistAll Words Near: balneology

What made you want to look up balneology? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears