Therapeutically: meaning, definitions and examples
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therapeutically
[ θɛrəˈpjuːtɪkli ]
medical treatment
Therapeutically refers to anything that is related to the treatment of a disease or disorder. It can also denote the beneficial effects that a treatment has on a patient's health and well-being.
Synonyms
healing, medically, remedially, therapeutic.
Examples of usage
- The drug was prescribed therapeutically to relieve pain.
- Yoga can be therapeutically effective for mental health.
- Therapeutically, the treatment showed significant improvements.
- Her guidance was therapeutically beneficial during recovery.
Translations
Translations of the word "therapeutically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terapeuticamente
🇮🇳 चिकित्सात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 therapeutisch
🇮🇩 secara terapeutik
🇺🇦 терапевтично
🇵🇱 terapeutycznie
🇯🇵 治療的に (ちりょうてきに)
🇫🇷 thérapeutiquement
🇪🇸 terapéuticamente
🇹🇷 terapötik olarak
🇰🇷 치료적으로 (치료적으 로)
🇸🇦 علاجياً
🇨🇿 terapeuticky
🇸🇰 terapeuticky
🇨🇳 治疗性地 (zhìliáoxìng de)
🇸🇮 terapevtsko
🇮🇸 með læknandi áhrifum
🇰🇿 емдік тұрғыдан
🇬🇪 თერაპიულად (terapiulad)
🇦🇿 terapevtik olaraq
🇲🇽 terapéuticamente
Etymology
The word 'therapeutically' is derived from the Greek word 'therapeia,' which means 'treatment' or 'healing.' This term evolved over time, entering the Latin language as 'therapia' before making its way into English by the late Middle Ages. The modern English usage emphasizes not just the act of treating but also the methods and effects considered beneficial for health. Throughout history, various cultures have shaped our understanding of healing practices, leading to the widespread term 'therapy,' which now includes both physical and mental health aspects. The adverbial form 'therapeutically' is typically used in clinical and wellness contexts to describe actions, treatments, or interventions that positively affect a person’s health.