therapy
Derived from the Greek word 'therapeia', meaning 'to attend, to treat'.
NOUN
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terapia
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tratamiento
generalmedical
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cura
generalinformal
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sanación
generalinformal
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tratamiento terapéutico
formalmedical
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concepto de tratamiento
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(While it can be approximated, 'therapy' encompasses various specific therapeutic practices that have no single equivalent term in Spanish.)
A course of treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, illness, or injury, often focusing on physical, mental, or emotional well-being.
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- She is undergoing physical therapy for her knee injury after the accident. — This type of therapy helps restore movement and function.
- Many people find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for managing anxiety and depression. — This therapy focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors.
- The child received speech therapy to help improve their communication skills. — This form of therapy addresses difficulties with speaking or understanding language.
