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Noun homoeopathy has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebHomoeopathyDefinition:Homoeopathy, also known as homeopathic medicine, is a holistic system of alternative medicine in which individuals are treated with highly diluted substances that would produce similar symptoms in healthy people. Senses:1. Medical Practice:In the medical sense, homoeopathy refers to a form of alternative medicine that focuses on stimulating the body's innate healing abilities to treat both acute and chronic illnesses. Example sentence: John decided to try homoeopathy to alleviate his persistent allergies. 2. Remedies:Homoeopathy can also refer to the specific remedies used in this alternative medicine system, which are prepared through a process of potentization to create highly diluted substances. Example sentence: Mary found relief from her anxiety by taking a homoeopathy remedy recommended by her practitioner. 3. Philosophy:Homoeopathy as a philosophy believes in the principle of "like cures like," meaning that a substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in a sick individual. Example sentence: The philosophy behind homoeopathy fascinated Sarah, leading her to study it in-depth. Related Products (Amazon search): | ||||
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