therapy

noun ther·a·py \ˈther-ə-pē\

: the treatment of physical or mental illnesses

plural ther·a·pies

Full Definition of THERAPY

: therapeutic treatment especially of bodily, mental, or behavioral disorder

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Origin of THERAPY

New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia, from therapeuein

First Known Use: circa 1846

Related to THERAPY

Synonyms: antidote, corrective, curative, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic, cure

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THERAPIES Defined for Kids

therapy

noun ther·a·py \ˈther-ə-pē\

plural ther·a·pies

Definition of THERAPY for Kids

: treatment of a disorder or injury of the body or mind

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therapy

noun ther·a·py \ˈther-ə-pē\

plural ther·a·pies

Medical Definition of THERAPY

: therapeutic treatment: as a : remedial treatment of mental or bodily disorder b : an agency (as treatment) designed or serving to bring about rehabilitation or social adjustment—see occupational therapy, recreational therapy

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