Esoteric

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Esoteric (Medicine)

Esoteric (pronounced: /ˌesəˈterik/) is a term often used in the field of medicine to refer to knowledge or practices that are understood or intended to be understood only by a small number of people with special (or secret) knowledge. It is derived from the Greek word "esōterikos", meaning "inner".

Etymology

The term "esoteric" originates from the Greek word "esōterikos", which means "inner". It was first used in the English language in the late 17th century to describe philosophical beliefs and practices which were understood or intended to be understood only by a small number of people with special or secret knowledge.

Related Terms

  • Esoteric Healing: A form of complementary and alternative medicine that uses the supposed energy fields of the body to promote health and wellness.
  • Esoteric Therapies: Therapies that are based on the belief in an unseen "life force energy" that flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
  • Esoteric Practitioner: A person who practices esoteric therapies or healing.

See Also

References

  • The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. Oxford University Press, 1966.
  • The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011.

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