naturopathy

na·tur·op·a·thy

 (nā′chə-rŏp′ə-thē)

n. pl. na·tur·op·a·thies

A system of therapy that avoids drugs and surgery and relies on natural remedies, such as diet, exercise, and massage, to treat and prevent illness.

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[natur(e) + -pathy.]

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na′tur·o·path′ (nā′chər-ə-păth′, nə-cho͝or′-) n.

na′tur·o·path′ic (nā′chər-ə-păth′ĭk, nə-cho͝or′-) adj.

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naturopathy

(ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ)

n

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

naturopath n

naturopathic adj

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na•tur•op•a•thy

(ˌneɪ tʃəˈrɒp ə θi, ˌnætʃ ə-)

n.

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

[1900–05]

na′tur•o•path` (-əˌpæθ) n.

na`tur•o•path′ic, adj.

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naturopathism, naturopathy

a method of treating disease using food, exercise, heat, etc. to assist the natural healing process. — naturopath, n. — naturopathic, adj.

See also: Remedies

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naturopathy

A system which aims to treat the underlying cause of illness by encouraging the body to cure itself.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

naturopathy - a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

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Translations

naturopathy

[ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ] N → naturopatía f

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nat·ur·op·a·thy

n. naturopatía, tratamiento terapéutico por medio de recursos naturales.

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naturopathy

n medicina naturista, naturopatía

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