Naturally
Naturally
Naturally (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəli/) is an adverb that originates from the Middle English word "naturel" and the Latin word "naturalis", meaning "by nature, according to nature". It is often used in the context of health and medicine to refer to processes, substances, or phenomena that occur in or are produced by nature, as opposed to being created or significantly altered by humans.
Etymology
The term "naturally" is derived from the Middle English word "naturel", which in turn comes from the Old French "naturel". The root of these words is the Latin "natura", meaning "birth, nature, quality".
Related Terms
- Natural: Pertaining to nature or the physical world as a whole.
- Natural Healing: A broad range of healing practices that do not use synthetic drugs or invasive procedures.
- Natural Medicine: A system of treatment that aims to support the body's own healing processes, often through the use of natural substances and therapies.
- Natural Substance: A substance that is found in nature and is not made or significantly altered by humans.
- Natural Phenomena: Events or processes that occur in the natural world, without human intervention.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of medicine, "naturally" is often used to describe processes, substances, or phenomena that occur without human intervention. For example, a "natural healing process" refers to the body's own ability to repair damage and fight off disease without the use of synthetic drugs or invasive procedures. Similarly, a "natural substance" in medicine is a substance that is found in nature and is used in its unaltered form to treat or prevent disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naturally
- Wikipedia's article - Naturally
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