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Definition of physiomedicalism in English:

physiomedicalism

noun

historical

  • The doctrine or practice of natural healing, specifically by the use of herbal medicines.

Pronunciation

physiomedicalism

/ˌfɪzɪəʊˈmɛdɪkəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˌfɪzɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)lɪz(ə)m/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Physio-medical Recorder. From physiomedical + -ism.