Definition

Connected to the study of how different cultures understand health and illness, and the medical practices they use.

Example

The ethnomedical approach helps us understand how traditional healing practices vary across cultures.

Conversation

I just read a fascinating article about ethnomedical practices in different cultures.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It highlighted how traditional healing methods have been used for centuries.

I love learning about that; it really shows how diverse our approaches to health can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethnomedical → It is formed from "ethno-" (from Greek "ethnos", meaning nation or people) and "medical" (from Latin "medicus", meaning physician or healing). The word refers to the medical practices and beliefs of specific cultural groups or peoples.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethno-' meaning a specific 'people' and 'medical' relating to 'healing' — this helps you remember that ethnomedical refers to the healing practices of particular cultural groups.

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