naturopathy

== English == === Etymology === From nature +‎ -o- +‎ -pathy. === Pronunciation === === Noun === naturopathy (countable and uncountable, plural naturopathies) (alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids synthetic drugs and surgery, while emphasizing the use of natural remedies (plants and the elements) and physical means (massage, acupuncture) to treat illness. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also ===