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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Based on results, a medical team builds a treatment plan that can include acupuncture, IV therapy, Ayurvedic oil work, breath training, cryotherapy, and Thai herbal protocols. 2025 introduced a new hormonal reset program, especially popular among women navigating perimenopause and fatigue. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 There’s everything from 20% off your entire check at Dada restaurant to 15% off a massage, facial or cryotherapy service at The Haven Luxe Spa. Dandelight Yoga Studio is offering a 20-class package for $350 (normally $470). Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025 Even the 27,000-square-foot spa, which has cryotherapy treatments, IV drips, and an infrared sauna, houses a Wave Table, which claims to provide the equivalent of three hours of sleep in 30 minutes. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025 Don't forget to pop it in the fridge before applying for some DIY cryotherapy. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 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 29 Jul. 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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