balneology
/ˌbalnɪˈɒlədʒi
/noun [mass noun]
1The study of medicinal springs and the therapeutic effects of bathing in them.It is sad to view balneology tourism as a medical practice, based on the origin of the word balneology (in medicine)....
- Gradually, the accent on recreational tourism promotion has changed, towards specialised forms of tourism - cultural, historical, balneology, village and ecological tourism.
- Modern balneology started in the beginning of the 20th century after a thorough study of mud and lye properties.
1.1 another term for balneotherapy.
Derivatives
balneological
- Bavaria is famous for its well-developed balneological treatment, which tends to attract an average six million tourists annually.
- He said that US travel agents are interested in the opportunities offered for eco tourism, balneological tourism, recreational relaxation holidays and rural tourism.
- Meanwhile, for the first time Bulgaria's mineral water, balneological and village tourism have been advertised abroad at the World Travel Market fair in London.
balneologist
- The rich, ill and famous consulted balneologists who treated diseases with baths and water cures.
- However, in Europe and Japan, there are general standards that are widely accepted by balneologists.
- However, balneologists warn that despite all positive qualities the sulphate water has, it is a bit ‘aggressive’, and poses risks of ailments such as malignant tumours and tuberculosis.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin balneum 'bath' + -logy.