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homeopathy

English

Alternative forms

  • homoeopathy, homœopathy

Etymology

From German Homöopathie, equivalent to English homeo- +? -pathy.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?h??m???p??i/, /?h?m???p??i/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?homi??p??i/, /?h?mi??p??i/

Noun

homeopathy (countable and uncountable, plural homeopathies)

  1. A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.
    Antonym: allopathy
    • 2004, Ian Watson, A Guide to the Methodologies of Homeopathy, Cutting Edge Publications (?ISBN), page 20:
      I am sure that if doctors (for instance) were first taught how to use some of the other methods of homeopathy effectively, particularly the therapeutics and organ-based methods, they would be much more able to incorporate these into their practices []

Derived terms

  • homeopath
  • homeopathist
  • homeopathic
  • homeopathically

Translations

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aromatherapy

English

Etymology

aroma +? therapy

Noun

aromatherapy (countable and uncountable, plural aromatherapies)

  1. (alternative medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

Derived terms

  • aromatherapist

Translations

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