paracmasis

/ˌpærəˈsɛlsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The belief that all diseases have a single, universal cause that can be treated with a specific remedy.

“The physician’s unorthodox approach was based on a form of paracelsism, which emphasized the importance of a single cure for all ailments.”

Synonyms

  • galenism
  • iatrophysics

Antonyms

  • empiricism
  • rationalism