naturopathy
[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]
noun
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
1Other 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
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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