Homeopathic
(adjective)
- Describing a medical system that uses highly diluted substances to treat illnesses and other medical conditions.
- Relating to a medical approach that seeks to stimulate the body's natural healing processes through the use of dilute substances.
Origin:
Derived from the greek word homoios, meaning 'similar,' and pathos, meaning 'suffering,' which refers to the underlying principle of treating like with like.
Examples:
- She preferred to use homeopathic remedies for her allergies.
- He was skeptical of the efficacy of homeopathic treatments.
- The homeopathic practitioner prescribed a remedy for her headache.
- She was interested in learning more about homeopathic medicine.
- The homeopathic clinic offered a variety of natural remedies for various conditions.