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thalassotherapy
(thal¦as¦so|ther¦apy)
Pronunciation:
/θəˌlasəʊˈθɛrəpi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the use of seawater in cosmetic and health treatment.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from Greek
thalassa
'sea'
+
therapy
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