water cure
The term "water cure" historically refers to both a therapeutic practice and a method of torture.
Definition
C1Medicine
(dated)A therapeutic practice involving the use of water to treat pain and illness, particularly through bathing.
Example
- In the 19th century, many health resorts offered the water cure to their patrons.
C1History
(historical, torture)A method of torture where a person is forced to ingest large amounts of water in a short period.
Example
- The water cure was infamously used during the Spanish-American War.
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