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naturopathy
[ ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh- ]
/ ˌneɪ tʃəˈrɒp ə θi, ˌnætʃ ə- /
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Definition of naturopathy
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
nature trail, nature walk, nature worship, naturism, naturist, naturopathy, NAU, nauch, Naucratis, Naugahyde, Naugatuck
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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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