1. Plural of hydropathy; the treatment of disease by the therapeutic use of water, especially bathing and drinking water cures.
Usage: historical; medical

Examples

• In the 19th century, hydropathies were popular alternative treatments for various ailments.
• The spa offered several hydropathies, including cold-water immersion and mineral baths.
• Doctors of that era debated the effectiveness of hydropathies compared to conventional medicine.
• Many patients traveled to health resorts to undergo hydropathies as part of their recovery.
• The practice of hydropathies declined as modern pharmaceutical treatments became available.