The orthomolecular physician
Example: The orthomolecular physician recommended vitamins for better health.
Definition
"The orthomolecular physician" refers to a medical professional who specializes in orthomolecular medicine, a practice focused on maintaining health through nutritional supplementation and the use of natural substances in optimal amounts to prevent and treat diseases.
Etymology
The term "the orthomolecular physician" derives from 'orthomolecular,' which combines the Greek words 'ortho,' meaning correct or right, and 'molecular,' relating to molecules. The concept was popularized by Linus Pauling in the 1960s, emphasizing the use of natural molecules in correct concentrations for health.
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"The orthomolecular physician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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