alimentotherapy
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/ˌælɪˌmɛntoʊˈθɛrəpi/
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/ˌælɪˌmɛntəʊˈθɛrəpi/
dietary treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alimentotherapy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alimentum,' where 'aliment-' meant 'nourishment' and the Greek word 'therapeia,' meaning 'treatment.'
Historical Evolution
'alimentum' combined with 'therapeia' to form the modern English word 'alimentotherapy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nourishment treatment,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dietary treatment for diseases.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the use of diet and nutrition as a therapeutic approach to treat or manage diseases.
Alimentotherapy is often used to manage chronic conditions like diabetes.
Synonyms
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