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naturopathy
(na¦tur|op¦athy)
Pronunciation:
/ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage.
Derivatives
naturopath
Pronunciation:
/ˈneɪtʃ(ə)rəpaθ/
noun
naturopathic
Pronunciation:
/neɪtʃ(ə)rəˈpaθɪk/
adjective
naturopathically
adverb
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