cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery

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Skincare brand 111Skin’s 111Cryo, for instance, offered finishers a free cryotherapy recovery service. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026 The spa The treatments run the gamut from body scrubs and acupuncture to IV infusions and cryotherapy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 The 7,000-square-foot spa features a red-light therapy room, cryotherapy loungers, and a sauna, along with a menu of indulgent facials, body scrubs, and massages. Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 The aquarium is part of a wellness area comprising a hammam, sauna, massage room, cryotherapy, and a relaxation area with an opening terrace. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cryotherapy

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + therapy (probably after French cryothérapie or German Kryotherapie)

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cryotherapy was in 1926

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“Cryotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryotherapy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

cryotherapy

noun
cryo·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce cryotherapy (audio)
plural cryotherapies
: the therapeutic use of cold
especially : cryosurgery
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