sitz bath

See also: sitzbath

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sitz bath

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Alternative forms

• sitz-bath, sitzbath

Etymology

Partial calque of German Sitzbad (“idem.”, literally “sit bath”), from Sitz (“seat”) + Bad (“bath”), from sitzen (“to sit”).

Noun

sitz bath (plural sitz baths)

1. A hydrotherapeutic bath taken in a sitting position.
2. A bathing device which allows immersion of the buttocks and pelvis up to the hips, while sitting in the device

Synonyms

• hip bath
• sitz

Derived terms

• (noun) sitz
• (verb) sitz