sitz bath en · NOUN
Etymology
Partial calque of German Sitzbad (“idem.”, literally “sit bath”), from Sitz (“seat”) + Bad (“bath”), from sitzen (“to sit”).
Meanings
- A hydrotherapeutic bath taken in a sitting position.
- A bathing device which allows immersion of the buttocks and pelvis up to the hips, while sitting in the device
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sitzbath | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sitz baths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sitz-bath | alternative | lexicographic |