Meaning & use
therapy
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a physical, mental, or emotional problem.
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He started therapy after the accident to help process his anxiety.
Physical therapy helped her regain full movement in her shoulder.
A note on using this word
Often shortened informally to just 'therapy' for psychotherapy, even though the word covers many treatment types.
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