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naturopathy

American  
[ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-] / ˌneɪ tʃəˈrɒp ə θi, ˌnætʃ ə- /

noun

  1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

naturopathy British  
/ ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk, ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ, ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

  1. Also called: nature cure.  a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • naturopath noun
  • naturopathic adjective

Etymology

Origin of naturopathy

First recorded in 1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy

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