What does "aromatherapy" mean?

The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

How do you pronounce "aromatherapy"?

Pronounced //əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpi//.

Aromatherapy

Q: What is a synonym for "aromatherapy"?

Common synonyms include: aromatherapeutics, aromatherapy discipline, aromatherapy science, essential oil therapy, fragrance therapy, plant essential oil therapy.

/əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpi/ noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health. countable, uncountable
2
the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage wordnet

Synonyms

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aromatherapeutics aromatherapy discipline aromatherapy science essential oil therapy fragrance therapy plant essential oil therapy

Antonyms

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biomedical therapy conventional medicine drug therapy pharmacotherapy

Example

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"Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that heals the mind and the body by using essential oils."

Etymology

From aroma + therapy.

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