naturopathy

[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]

noun
  1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

Origin of naturopathy

1
First recorded in 1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy

Other words from naturopathy

  • na·tur·o·path [ney-cher-uh-path, nach-er-], /ˈneɪ tʃər əˌpæθ, ˈnætʃ ər-/, noun
  • na·tur·o·path·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for naturopathy

naturopathy

/ (ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ) /


noun
  1. a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc: Also called: nature cure

Derived forms of naturopathy

  • naturopath (ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ), noun
  • naturopathic (ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk), adjective

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