Etymology

phytotherapy

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Today it means: The use of plant extracts for medical purposes. Full definition →

English therapy ← Ancient Greek φῠτόν (phŭtón)
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  1. Ancient Greekφῠτός (phŭtós)
  2. Ancient Greekφῠτόν (phŭtón)
  3. Englishphyto-
  4. Englishtherapy
  5. English todayphytotherapy

From phyto- + therapy.

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