holism

holism definition - medical

ho·lism (hōˈlĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. The theory that living matter or reality is made up of organic or unified wholes that are greater than the simple sum of their parts.
  2. A holistic investigation or system of treatment.

Related Forms:

  • ho·lisˈtic (hō-lĭsˈtĭk) adjective

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