holism
noun/ˈhoʊlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,787 most common English word
Meaning
the theory that living things and their properties should be viewed as wholes, not just as collections of parts.
Example sentence
The doctor practices holism by treating the patient's mind, body, and spirit together.
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