na·tur·op·a·thy (n  ch -r p -th )n. pl. na·tur·op·a·thies A system of therapy that relies on natural remedies, such as sunlight supplemented with diet and massage, to treat illness. na tur·o·path (nchr--p th, n-ch r-) n.na tur·o·pathic (nchr--pth k, n-chr-) adj. |
naturopathy [ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ]
n
(Medicine / 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 [ˈneɪtʃərəˌpæθ] n
naturopathic [ˌneɪtʃərəˈpæθɪk] adj
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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| 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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