English word naturopathy comes from English -pathy, English naturo-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -pathy | English (eng) | Damage to, disease of, or abnormality. Suffering, feeling. Therapy. |
| naturo- | English (eng) | |
| naturopathy | English (eng) | (alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural remedies (air, water, heat, sunshine) and physical means (massage, electrical treatment) to treat illness. |