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Ayurveda

Syllabification: (A·yur·ve·da)

Definition of Ayurveda

noun

  • the traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.

Derivatives

Ayurvedic

Pronunciation: /-ˈvedik/

adjective

Origin:

from Sanskrit āyus 'life' + veda 'science'

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