Meaning & use

therapy

noun·Everyday

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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