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homeopathy
[ hoh-mee-op-uh-thee ]
noun
- the method of treating disease by drugs, given in minute doses, that would produce in a healthy person symptoms similar to those of the disease ( allopathy ).
homeopathy
/ hō′mē-ŏp′ə-thē /
- A nontraditional system for treating and preventing disease, in which minute amounts of a substance that in large amounts causes disease symptoms are given to healthy individuals. This is thought to enhance the body's natural defenses.
homeopathy
- A system of treating disease in which small doses of certain substances are administered; in large doses, given to a healthy person, these substances would produce the symptoms of the disease. The principles of homeopathy do not enjoy widespread acceptance in the medical community.
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Derived Forms
- ˌhomeoˈpathically, adverb
- homeopathic, adjective
- homeopathist, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of homeopathy1
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Example Sentences
The site has touted homeopathy, urged "natural" remedies for things like cancer, and warned about "chemtrails."
This problem in perpetual progression or culinary homeopathy can be practiced in any kitchen.
Natural life there, sir—homeopathy needs nature: dine at one o'clock, get up at four—tea little known, and science appreciated.
Neither party can be offended by your speaking of a vert to Homeopathy or a vert to Romanism.
Pure homeopathy is little more than a name at present; it is faith-healing without prayer.
If my lecture on "First Principles in Homeopathy" is ever to be delivered, it must be delivered elsewhere.
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