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thalassotherapy

Syllabification: (tha·las·so·ther·a·py)
Pronunciation: /THəˌlasōˈTHerəpē, ˌTHaləsō-/
Definition of thalassotherapy

noun

  • the use of seawater in cosmetic and health treatment.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek thalassa 'sea' + therapy

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