naturopathy

naturopathy definition - medical

na·tur·op·a·thy (nāˌchə-rŏpˈə-thē)

noun
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.

Related Forms:

  • naˈtur·o·pathˌ (nāˈchər-ə-păthˌ, nə-cho͝orˈ-) noun

Related Forms:

  • naˌtur·o·pathˈic adjective

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