homopathy

/həʊməʊˈætpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of alternative medicine that treats diseases with highly diluted preparations of medicinal substances, believed to stimulate the body’s self-healing processes.

“She turned to homeopathy for her son’s allergies, as she preferred a more natural approach.”

2. noun

A form of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat various health conditions.

“The doctor recommended trying homeopathy for her chronic back pain.”

Synonyms

  • alternative medicine
  • holistic treatment
  • natural healing

Antonyms

  • allopathy
  • conventional medicine