therapy
UK: ˈθerəpi | US: ˈθerəpi
n. the treatment of physical or mental illnesses, typically through medical or psychological methods.
n. a branch of medicine focused on healing or rehabilitation.
The word therapy originates from the Greek therapeia (θεραπεία), meaning "healing" or "medical treatment." The root therap- reflects the act of caring for or curing, while the suffix -y converts it into a noun in English. Over time, the term broadened from physical healing to include psychological and rehabilitative treatments, retaining its core meaning of systematic care.
Physical therapy helped her recover mobility after the accident.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for treating anxiety.
Music therapy can improve emotional well-being in patients.
The clinic specializes in alternative therapies like acupuncture.
His doctor recommended a combination of medication and therapy.