therapy

[ ther-uh-pee ]
/ ˈθɛr ə pi /

noun, plural ther·a·pies.

the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process: speech therapy.
a curative power or quality.
any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.

Origin of therapy

1840–50; < New Latin therapīa < Greek therapeía healing (akin to therápōn attendant)

OTHER WORDS FROM therapy

self-ther·a·py, noun, plural self·-ther·a·pies.

Example sentences from the Web for therapy

British Dictionary definitions for therapy

therapy
/ (ˈθɛrəpɪ) /

noun plural -pies

  1. the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease
  2. (in combination)physiotherapy; electrotherapy

Word Origin for therapy

C19: from New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia attendance; see therapeutic

Medical definitions for therapy

therapy
[ thĕrə-pē ]

n.

The treatment of illness or disability.
Psychotherapy.
A healing power or quality.

Cultural definitions for therapy

therapy

Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.