Abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy, a medical treatment that supplements or replaces hormones in the body.
Modern medical acronym from the late 20th century, combining 'hormone' (from Greek 'hormon' meaning 'setting in motion') + 'replacement' (from Latin 're-' + 'place') + 'therapy' (from Greek 'therapeia' meaning 'healing').
HRT represents a fascinating intersection of modern medicine and ancient understanding - while the specific therapy is new, humans have long recognized that hormonal changes affect everything from mood to physical health. The development of synthetic hormones in the 20th century made it possible to treat conditions that were previously managed only through lifestyle changes or herbal remedies.
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