naturopathy

na·tur·op·a·thy   (nā'chə-rŏp'ə-thē)    n.   pl. na·tur·op·a·thies A system of therapy that relies on natural remedies, such as sunlight supplemented with diet and massage, to treat illness. [natur(e) + -pathy.] na'tur·o·path' (nā'chər-ə-pāth', nə-chŏŏr'-) n., na'tur·o·path'ic (nā'chər-ə-pāth'ĭk, nə-chŏŏr'-) adj.

Main Entry: na·tu·rop·a·thy
Variant: also na·ture·op·a·thy /"nA-ch&-'räp-&-thE/
Function:noun
Inflected Form: plural -thies
: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, andsunshine) and physical means (as manipulation and electrical treatment) —na·tu·ro·path·ic also na·ture·o·path·ic /"nA-ch&-r&-'path-ik, n&-"t(y)ur-&-/ adjective

naturopathy na·tur·op·a·thy (nā'chə-rŏp'ə-thē)
n.
A system of therapeutics in which neither surgical nor medicinal agents are used, with dependence being placed only on natural remedies.

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na'tur·o·path' (nā'chər-ə-pāth', nə-ch&oobreve;r'-) n.
na'tur·o·path'ic adj.