also  na*ture*op*a*thy  n, pl  -thies  :  a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, and sunshine) and physical means (as manipulation and electrical treatment) na*tu*ro*path*ic also  na*ture*o*path*ic  adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  na·tu·ro·path 
 
Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.  © 1997-2024.