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homeopathy

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˌhoʊmioʊˈpæθi// UK //hˌəʊmiːˈɒpəθi// home·opa·thy

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.


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.

Antonyms
Origin

From German Homöopathie, equivalent to English homeo- + -pathy.

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