vitapathy

vai-ˈtä-thē

Definitions

1. noun

A tendency to reject or deny the importance of conventional medical treatment, often in favor of alternative or holistic approaches.

“Her vitapathy led her to seek out unproven therapies instead of consulting a traditional doctor.”

Synonyms

  • anti-vaccinationism
  • health skepticism

Antonyms

  • conformity
  • orthopathy