Hahnemannian

/ˌhɑːnəˈmeɪniən/ adjective

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Samuel Hahnemann or his system of homeopathic medicine.

Etymology

Derived from Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), German physician who founded homeopathy; the '-ian' suffix indicates adherence to his theories and principles of medical practice.

Kelly Says

Hahnemann was rejected by conventional medicine but became wildly popular—he basically invented the placebo effect as a medical concept centuries before scientists understood it, and homeopathy still boasts millions of believers today.

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