homeopathy

[ hoh-mee-op-uh-thee ]

/ ˌhoʊ miˈɒp ə θi /

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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 (opposed to allopathy).

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Origin of homeopathy

First recorded in 1820–30; homeo- + -pathy

Words nearby homeopathy

homeomorph, homeomorphism, “Home on the Range”, homeopathic, homeopathist, homeopathy, homeoplasia, homeostasis, homeoteleuton, homeotherapy, homeotherm

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How to use homeopathy in a sentence

The site has touted homeopathy, urged "natural" remedies for things like cancer, and warned about "chemtrails."
Disinformation guru “Hacker X” names his employer: NaturalNews.com|Nate Anderson|October 18, 2021|Ars Technica
This problem in perpetual progression or culinary homeopathy can be practiced in any kitchen.
Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses|M. G. Kains
Natural life there, sir—homeopathy needs nature: dine at one o'clock, get up at four—tea little known, and science appreciated.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine|Various
Neither party can be offended by your speaking of a vert to Homeopathy or a vert to Romanism.
The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6|Augustus J. C. Hare

Pure homeopathy is little more than a name at present; it is faith-healing without prayer.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley
If my lecture on "First Principles in Homeopathy" is ever to be delivered, it must be delivered elsewhere.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 2, 1914|Various

British Dictionary definitions for homeopathy

homeopathy

homoeopathy

/ (ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθɪ) /

noun

a method of treating disease by the use of small amounts of a drug that, in healthy persons, produces symptoms similar to those of the disease being treatedCompare allopathy

Derived forms of homeopathy

homeopathic or homoeopathic (ˌhəʊmɪəˈpæθɪk), adjectivehomeopathically or homoeopathically, adverbhomeopathist or homoeopathist (ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθɪst) or homeopath or homoeopath (ˈhəʊmɪəˌpæθ), noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for homeopathy

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.

Cultural definitions for homeopathy

homeopathy

[ (hoh-mee-op-uh-thee) ]

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.