Homeopathy
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003945
An alternative approach to medicine based on the belief that natural substances, prepared in a special way and used most often in very small amounts, restore health. According to these beliefs, in order for a remedy to be effective, it must cause in a healthy person the same symptoms being treated in the patient. Also called homeopathic medicine.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003945 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | homeopathic medicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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