homeopathy

[ hoh-mee-op-uh-thee ]

noun

1. the method of treating disease by drugs, given in minute doses, that would produce in a healthy person symptoms similar to those of the disease ( allopathy ).

homeopathy

/ ˌhəʊmɪəˈpæθɪk; ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθɪst; ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθɪ; ˈhəʊmɪəˌpæθ /

noun

1. a method of treating disease by the use of small amounts of a drug that, in healthy persons, produces symptoms similar to those of the disease being treated Compare allopathy

homeopathy

/ hō′mē-ŏp′ə-thē /

1. A nontraditional system for treating and preventing disease, in which minute amounts of a substance that in large amounts causes disease symptoms are given to healthy individuals. This is thought to enhance the body's natural defenses.

homeopathy

1. A system of treating disease in which small doses of certain substances are administered; in large doses, given to a healthy person, these substances would produce the symptoms of the disease. The principles of homeopathy do not enjoy widespread acceptance in the medical community.

Derived Forms

• homeopathist, noun
• homeopathic, adjective
• ˌhomeoˈpathically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeopathy¹

First recorded in 1820–30; homeo- + -pathy

Example Sentences

The site has touted homeopathy, urged "natural" remedies for things like cancer, and warned about "chemtrails."

From Ars Technica

This problem in perpetual progression or culinary homeopathy can be practiced in any kitchen.

From Project Gutenberg

Natural life there, sir—homeopathy needs nature: dine at one o'clock, get up at four—tea little known, and science appreciated.

From Project Gutenberg

Neither party can be offended by your speaking of a vert to Homeopathy or a vert to Romanism.

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Pure homeopathy is little more than a name at present; it is faith-healing without prayer.

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If my lecture on "First Principles in Homeopathy" is ever to be delivered, it must be delivered elsewhere.

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