Word
homeopathy
Phoneticshome·opa·thy
US/ˌhoʊmioʊˈpæθi/
UK/hˌəʊmiːˈɒpəθi/
UK spelling · homoeopathy
Definition
n. a system of medicine that uses very small amounts of a substance to treat the same symptoms it causes in a healthy person. It is based on the idea that 'like cures like'.
n. a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of 'like cures like', where a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person is used in diluted form to treat those same symptoms in a sick person.
Examples
“Some people prefer homeopathy to traditional medicine.”
“The clinic offers a range of treatments, including homeopathy and herbal remedies, for those seeking natural alternatives.”
“While homeopathy remains a popular choice for many patients, the scientific community remains skeptical due to the lack of evidence supporting its efficacy beyond a placebo effect.”
Examples
simple
“Some people prefer homeopathy to traditional medicine.”
contextual
“The clinic offers a range of treatments, including homeopathy and herbal remedies, for those seeking natural alternatives.”
complex
“While homeopathy remains a popular choice for many patients, the scientific community remains skeptical due to the lack of evidence supporting its efficacy beyond a placebo effect.”
Etymology
From German Homöopathie, equivalent to English homeo- + -pathy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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