homeopathy
noun/ˌhoʊmiˈɒpəθi/
Frequency rank: #14,751 most common English word
Meaning
A system of alternative medicine based on the belief that substances causing symptoms in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people when highly diluted.
Example sentence
My aunt decided to try homeopathy instead of conventional medicine for her chronic headaches.
Synonyms & related words
- naturopathy
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