homoeopathy
/,houmi'ɔpəθi/ Cách viết khác : (homeopathy) /,houmi'ɔpəθi/
Definition
Noun: A system of alternative medicine that treats diseases by administering minute doses of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce symptoms in a healthy person similar to those of the disease being treated. It is based on the principle of "like cures like."
Usage
The word "homoeopathy" (also commonly spelled "homeopathy") is used to refer to the medical system, its practice, or its underlying principles. It is typically used as an uncountable noun.
Examples
- Many people seek homoeopathy for chronic conditions like allergies.
- The debate between homoeopathy and conventional medicine continues.
- She studied the principles of homoeopathy for several years.
Advanced Usage
- "The law of similars" is the foundational principle of homoeopathy.
- In academic or critical discussions, one might refer to "the efficacy of homoeopathy" or "homoeopathic provings" (the testing of substances on healthy individuals to determine their symptom profiles).
Variants and Related Words
- Homeopathy: The more common modern spelling, especially in American English.
- Homoeopathic (adjective): Relating to homoeopathy.
- Example: He uses homoeopathic remedies.
- Homoeopath (noun): A practitioner of homoeopathy.
- Example: She consulted a qualified homoeopath.
Synonyms
- Alternative medicine
- Complementary therapy (Note: This is a broader category that includes homoeopathy.)
Antonyms
- Allopathy (conventional Western medicine)
- Orthodox medicine
Related Phrases
- "Like cures like" (similia similibus curentur): The central doctrine of homoeopathy.
- "The minimum dose": The homoeopathic principle of using highly diluted substances.
Noun
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a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
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