Etymology
The term "homeopath" is derived from the Greek words:
Meaning and Origin
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine developed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century. It is based on the principle of "like cures like," meaning that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can cure those same symptoms in a sick person.
Hahnemann coined the term "homeopathy" to describe a method of treatment that emphasizes:
Other Meanings
In addition to its use in medicine, the term "homeopath" has also been used to refer to:
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Etymology The term homeopathy is derived from two Greek words homoios ὁμοῖο
Etymology The term homeopath is derived from the Greek words Homoios meaning simil
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