naturopathy
[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]
/ ˌneɪ tʃəˈrɒp ə θi, ˌnætʃ ə- /
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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM naturopathy
na·tur·o·path [ney-cher-uh-path, nach-er-], /ˈneɪ tʃər əˌpæθ, ˈnætʃ ər-/, nounna·tur·o·path·ic, adjectiveWords nearby naturopathy
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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, etcAlso called: nature cure
Derived forms of naturopathy
naturopath (ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ), nounnaturopathic (ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for naturopathy
naturopathy
[ nā′chə-rŏp′ə-thē ]
n.
A system of therapeutics in which surgery and prescription medications are avoided, and preparations such as vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbs are used to treat and prevent disease.
Other words from naturopathy
na′tur•o•path′ (nā′chər-ə-păth′, nə-chur′-) n.na′tur•o•path′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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