cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery

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Its expansive 70,000-square-foot wellness space – one of the largest on the Eastern Seaboard – blends cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and vibroacoustic electromagnetic and infrared therapy (V.E.M.I) with holistic standbys such as saltwater hydrotherapy circuits. Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The cryotherapy room is meant to trigger physiological responses to accelerate muscle recovery, enhance athletic performance, manage pain, reduce inflammation and boost metabolism, according to Bushaw. Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 According to her LinkedIn profile, her role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting dermatologists with biopsies, cryotherapy and excisions. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 His home in Cheshire is not just equipped with a gym and a pool, there are also cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cryotherapy

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + therapy (probably after French cryothérapie or German Kryotherapie)

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cryotherapy was in 1926

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“Cryotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryotherapy. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

cryotherapy

noun
cryo·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
plural cryotherapies
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery
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