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Therapeutics > Balneology

Preferred term

Balneology  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Balneotherapy

Note

  • differentiate from HYDROTHERAPY where emphasis is on plain water (not natural mineral water; see note there); coordinate with MINERAL WATERS as appropriate

Scope note

  • Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or "cures". It includes not only bathing in, but also drinking the waters, but it does not include whirlpool baths (HYDROTHERAPY).

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001452

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