Crenotherapy

/ˌkrɛnəˈθɛrəpi/ noun

Definition

Medical treatment using mineral springs or spring water, particularly water from natural hot springs.

Etymology

From Latin 'crena' (spring) combined with Greek 'therapeia' (healing, treatment), describing therapeutic practices involving spring water.

Kelly Says

Crenotherapy dates back to Roman times when people flocked to hot springs for healing—modern spas are basically crenotherapy businesses, using natural mineral water to promote wellness!

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