balneologist
(bælniːˈɒlədʒɪst)
[f. L. balneum bath + -ologist.]
An expert in balneology.
| 1872 Lancet 20 Apr. 532/1 At Aix is to be found the most learned of living balneologists, Dr. Lerschet. 1902 Times 22 Jan. 2/4 Applications are invited for the appointment of balneologist under the New Zealand Government in connexion with the Thermal Springs of the Colony. 1921 Times Lit. Suppl. 6 Oct. 646/3 Dr. Herbert..in 1902 was appointed as Government balneologist to advise on the development of the health resorts of New Zealand. |