homeopathy — A system of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body can cure itself using highly diluted substances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A system of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body can cure itself using highly diluted substances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/
Korean meaning: 극도로 희석된 물질을 사용하여 몸이 스스로 치유될 수 있다고 믿는 대체의학 체계
Korean pronunciation: 호미**오**패시
Example Sentences
- My neighbor swears by homeopathy and claims water has memory better than his goldfish.
- The homeopathy practitioner diluted the medicine so much that even the molecules were playing hide and seek.
- She studied homeopathy for years, believing in the principle that 'like cures like'.
homeopathy
NOUN//ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi//
A system of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body can cure itself using highly diluted substances
a gentle practitioner carefully adds just a few drops of concentrated essence into a large glass of water. She stirs the mixture slowly while explaining the dilution process to her attentive patient. The water becomes so diluted that it appears completely clear and transparent. The patient watches with interest as the practitioner hands over the highly diluted remedy. Other patients wait nearby reading natural health pamphlets while herbal remedies line the shelves behind them. a system of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body can cure itself using highly diluted substances
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Origin
Coined in 1826 by German physician Samuel Hahnemann from Greek roots, based on the principle that 'like cures like' - treating diseases with substances that produce similar symptoms in healthy people.
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“My neighbor swears by homeopathy and claims water has memory better than his goldfish.”
“The homeopathy practitioner diluted the medicine so much that even the molecules were playing hide and seek.”
“She studied homeopathy for years, believing in the principle that 'like cures like'.”
“The debate between conventional medicine and homeopathy continues in medical circles.”
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