Definition of balneology in English:
balneology
nounˌbalnɪˈɒlədʒiˌbalnēˈäləjē
mass noun1The study of medicinal springs and the therapeutic effects of bathing in them.
Example sentencesExamples
- This means that Bulgaria ranks amongst the leading countries in the world in terms of balneology.
- Gradually, the accent on recreational tourism promotion has changed, towards specialised forms of tourism - cultural, historical, balneology, village and ecological tourism.
- It is sad to view balneology tourism as a medical practice, based on the origin of the word balneology (in medicine).
- Modern balneology started in the beginning of the 20th century after a thorough study of mud and lye properties.
- Shuleva and her German counterpart further mapped out prospects to exchange experience in balneology.
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another term for balneotherapy
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin balneum 'bath' + -logy.