balneology

balneology
balneologic /bal'nee euh loj"ik/, balneological, adj.balneologist, n.
/bal'nee ol"euh jee/, n. Med.
the science dealing with the therapeutic effects of baths and bathing.
[1880-85; balne- (see BALNEAL) + -O- + -LOGY]

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