craniopathy

/krɑːnaɪˈæpəθi/

Definitions

1. noun

a form of pseudoscience that claims to diagnose or treat disorders of the skull or brain through manipulation of the skull or other cranial structures.

“The doctor dismissed the patient’s claims of experiencing craniopathy as a pseudoscientific theory with no basis in reality.”

Synonyms

  • cranioscopy
  • skull manipulation

Antonyms

  • conventional medicine
  • orthopedics