ethnomedicine
|eth-no-med-i-cine|
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/ˌɛθnoʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/
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/ˌɛθnəʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/
traditional healing practices
Etymology
'ethnomedicine' originates from the Greek word 'ethnos' meaning 'people' and the Latin word 'medicina' meaning 'medicine'.
'Ethnomedicine' was formed by combining 'ethno-' from Greek and 'medicine' from Latin, reflecting the study of people's traditional medical practices.
Initially, it referred to the study of indigenous medical practices, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study or comparison of the traditional medicine practiced by various ethnic groups, especially indigenous peoples.
Ethnomedicine explores how different cultures approach healing and health.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45