naturopathy
na·tu·rop·a·thy
noun \ˌnā-chə-ˈrä-pə-thē\Definition of NATUROPATHY
: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)
— na·tu·ro·path \ˈnā-chər-ə-ˌpath, ˈna-\ noun
— na·tu·ro·path·ic \ˌnā-chər-ə-ˈpa-thik, ˌna-; nə-ˌtyu̇r-ə-, -ˌtu̇r-\ adjective
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