Homeopathy

/ˈhoʊmiˌɑpəθi/

/həʊmiˈɒpəθi/

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Definitions of homeopathy

noun
a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated

synonyms: homoeopathy

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antonyms:
allopathy
the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself

type of:
medical aid, medical care
professional treatment for illness or injury

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