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thermotherapy

 

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Noun thermotherapy has 1 sense
  1. thermotherapy - the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles
    --1 is a kind of
    therapy

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Thermotherapy

Noun:

The application of heat to the body as a medical treatment.

Related products: Heating Pad, Infrared Heat Lamp

Sample sentence: "Thermotherapy is commonly used to relieve muscle pain and promote relaxation."

Noun:

The therapeutic use of heat for localized pain relief.

Related products: Heating Wrap, Hot/Cold Therapy Pack

Sample sentence: "After spraining his ankle, David underwent thermotherapy to reduce swelling and ease the pain."

Noun:

A type of treatment using controlled heat to target and kill cancer cells.

Related products: Hyperthermia Treatment System

Sample sentence: "Thermotherapy is an emerging cancer treatment that shows promising results in certain cases."

Adjective:

Referring to the use of heat for therapeutic purposes.

Sample sentence: "The thermotherapy session helped relax the patient's tense muscles."

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