therapy

noun, plural ther·a·pies.

1. the treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process: speech therapy.
2. a curative power or quality.
3. psychotherapy.
4. any act, hobby, task, program, etc., that relieves tension.

noun plural -pies

1. 1. the treatment of physical, mental, or social disorders or disease
   2. (in combination)physiotherapy; electrotherapy

n.1846, “medical treatment of disease,” from Modern Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia “curing, healing,” from therapeuein “to cure, treat medically,” literally “attend, do service, take care of;” related to therapon “servant, attendant.” n.

1. The treatment of illness or disability.
2. Psychotherapy.
3. A healing power or quality.

Treatment intended to cure or alleviate an illness or injury, whether physical or mental.