Orthomolecular

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to the theory that mental illness is the result of chemical deficiencies, and can be cured with vitamins and the like not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    designating or relating to a form of treatment of mental disorders that seeks to restore biochemical balance in the body with large doses of vitamins and minerals wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
healthful

Etymology

From ortho- + molecular.

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mental illness

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