naturopathy

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From nature +‎ -o- +‎ -pathy.

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naturopathy (countable and uncountable, plural naturopathies)

  1. (alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness.

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