1) Chemotherapy 
A procedure that uses gold salts (a salt form of the metal element gold) to treat diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The gold salts stop cells from releasing chemicals that can harm tissues. Also called aurotherapy and gold therapy.
Treatment of disease by the administration of gold salts. ... Synonym: aurotherapy. ... Origin: G. Chrysos, gold ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kris″o-ther´ә-pe) treatment with gold salts, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; it is thought to work by affecting oxygen radicals or stabilizing lysosomes. The goals are to reverse, inhibit, or prevent damage to cartilage, bone, and other connective tissues. Use of this method has been declining as other...
Type: Term Pronunciation: kris′ō-thār′ă-pē Definitions: 1. Treatment of disease by the administration of gold salts. Synonyms: aurotherapy
[n] - the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
chrysotherapy Treatment of disease by the administration of gold salts; also, aurotherapy.
noun the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
Gold salt therapy used in treatment of immune mediated disorders. Solganol