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naturopathy definition

na·tur·opa·thy (nā′c̸hər äp′ə t̸hē)

noun

a system of treating diseases, largely employing natural agencies, such as air, water, sunshine, etc., and rejecting the use of drugs and medicines

Etymology: < nature + -o- + -pathy

Related Forms:

  • naturopathic na′·turo·path′ic (-ə pat̸h′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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