cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py ˌkrī-ō-ˈther-ə-pē 

: the therapeutic use of cold

especially : cryosurgery

Examples of cryotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The biohacking and antiaging clinic has built a reputation for its advanced technologies, cutting-edge protocols and signature rejuvenation treatments that combine detox, meditation and cryotherapy. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Ream layers red light therapy, cold plunges, manual soft-tissue work and cryotherapy alongside his Normatec sessions. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Ream told Men’s Health that red light therapy, cold plunges, soft tissue work and cryotherapy also help maintain his recovery. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + therapy (probably after French cryothérapie or German Kryotherapie)

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cryotherapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy

Medical Definition

cryotherapy

noun

cryo·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē 

plural cryotherapies

: the therapeutic use of cold

especially : cryosurgery