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medicina natural

[meh-dee-SEE-nuh nah-too-RAHL]
nounfemininepl: medicinas naturais
natural medicine
1. A system of medical treatment using plants, herbs, and other natural substances rather than synthetic drugs or conventional medical procedures.
She prefers medicina natural to treat her allergies with herbal remedies.
Ela prefere medicina natural para tratar suas alergias com remédios à base de ervas.
2. Alternative or complementary medicine based on natural and holistic approaches to health and wellness.
The clinic specializes in medicina natural and acupuncture.
A clínica se especializa em medicina natural e acupuntura.
Synonyms
medicina alternativamedicina complementarfitoenergéticanaturopatia
Antonyms
medicina convencionalmedicina alopáticamedicina tradicional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medicina natural
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medicina natural / medicina alternativa
Both terms widely used in urban centers
Portugal
medicina natural
Standard usage, often referred to as 'terapias naturais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

tratamento com medicina natural
adeptos da medicina natural
recorrer à medicina natural
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