Medical treatment using cold or freezing, such as applying ice or using cryotherapy to reduce inflammation or pain.
From Latin 'frigor' (cold) plus Greek 'therapeia' (treatment or healing). A modern medical term combining ancient concepts with modern treatment methods.
Frigotherapy is why athletes ice their injuries—the cold slows down inflammation and numbs pain; it's one of the oldest treatments (ice packs) with a fancy new name!
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