hydropathy
Syllabification: (hy·drop·a·thy)
Pronunciation: /hīˈdräpəTHē/
Definition of hydropathy
noun
- the treatment of illness through the use of water, either internally or through external means such as steam baths (not now a part of orthodox medicine). Compare with hydrotherapy.
Derivatives
Origin:
mid 19th century: from hydro- 'of water', on the pattern of allopathy and homeopathy