quackism

/ˈkwækɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice or habit of pretending to be a doctor or making false medical claims, especially by someone who is not a qualified medical professional.

“The hospital was critical of the quackism practiced by the unlicensed doctor.”

Synonyms

  • charlatanism
  • pseudoscience

Antonyms

  • medical professionalism
  • scientific evidence