Chrysotherapy
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noun.
The treatment of certain diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis, with gold compounds.
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noun.
The
therapeutic
use of
gold
(metallic or compounds)
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noun.
the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
chemotherapy
suggests
cryotherapy