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magnotherapy, n. Alternative Med.
Brit. |ˌmagnə(ʊ)ˈθɛrəpɪ|, U.S. |ˌmagnoʊˈθɛrəpi|
[‹ magn- (in magnetic adj., magnetism n., etc.) + -o- connective + therapy n. Compare earlier magneto-therapy n. at magneto- comb. form Affix 2.]
The use of magnets and magnetism for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes; magneto-therapy.
In quot. 1986: a device for administering this sort of therapy.
1986Toronto Star 26 Feb. a12/2 A sophisticated piece of medical equipment called the ‘Centurion Magnotherapy’, which a brochure explained was designed to treat chronic and degenerative illnesses of the heart, lungs and kidneys. 1990Los Angeles Times 27 May b5/1 With the appropriate magnet, you can kill 85% of all types of pain.., said Dr Jesse F. Partridge, a magno-therapy expert. 1995Leisure Managem. Sept. 92/3 If aromatherapy,..the healing powers of Aloe Vera and Magnotherapy were once considered ‘alternative’ therapies, their rapid acceptance at health and beauty centres is showing them to be serious revenue generators. 1999Daily Tel. 19 Jan. 10/3 Ecoflow, based in Saltash, Cornwall, makes magnotherapy wristbands for humans and has developed products for dogs and horses. |