hydropathy noun. [hʌɪ'drɒpǝƟi] M19.
[from HYDRO- + -PATHY.]
The treatment of disorders by the application of water, internally as well as externally.

■ 'hydropath noun (a) = hydropathist; (b) = hydropathic noun: M19.

■ hydro'pathic adjective & noun (a) adjective of, pertaining to, or of the nature of hydropathy; practising hydropathy; (b) noun an establishment where hydropathy is offered: M19.

■ hydropathist noun a person who practises or advocates hydropathy M19.

■ hydropathize verb intrans. undergo hydropathy M19.

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