balneology
noun
- the science of the therapeutic use of baths
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Pronunciation: /ˌbæl.niˈɒləd͡ʒi/ / /ˌbæl.niˈɑləd͡ʒi/
noun
Etymology: From Ancient Greek βαλανεῖον (balaneîon, “bath”) and -λογία (-logía, “study”).
- The study of baths and bathing, especially therapeutic bathing.