First Known Use: 1843
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hydropathy
noun hy·drop·a·thy \hī-ˈdrä-pə-thē\
Definition of HYDROPATHY
: a method of treating disease by copious and frequent use of water both externally and internally — compare hydrotherapy
— hy·dro·path·ic \ˌhī-drə-ˈpa-thik\ adjective
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hydropathy
noun hy·drop·a·thy \hī-ˈdräp-ə-thē\
plural hy·drop·a·thies
Medical Definition of HYDROPATHY
: a method of treating disease by copious and frequent use of water both externally and internally—compare hydrotherapy
—hy·dro·path·ic \ˌhī-drə-ˈpath-ik\ adjective
—hy·dro·path·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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