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Meaning of 'therapy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Therapy [ n.]
- Therapeutics.

Meaning of 'therapy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . therapy [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
Example in sentence:
  • he tried every treatment the doctors suggested;
  • heat therapy gave the best relief;
  • the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury

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