noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several unrelated therapies that use natural biological processes, especially those that use parts of the immune system.
2. 2
   The use of living organisms (such as maggots or leeches) in the control of disease or the healing of wounds.

Synonyms

All synonyms

occupational therapyphysiotherapyshock therapy

Etymology

From bio- + therapy.

Related phrases

immune system

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