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What does the suffix therapy mean?

The suffix "-therapy" means treatment. It comes from the Greek word "therapeia", which means "to attend to", "to serve", or "to cure".

It's often used in medical terms to describe a method or technique used to treat a specific condition or ailment. For example:

* Chemotherapy: Treatment using chemicals.

* Psychotherapy: Treatment using psychological techniques.

* Occupational therapy: Treatment using activities to improve daily living skills.

* Music therapy: Treatment using music to address physical, emotional, or cognitive needs.

The suffix "-therapy" is a versatile one and can be used to create new words that describe various types of treatments.

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