Quack
Quack
Quack (/kwæk/), also known as quackery or health fraud, is a term used to describe fraudulent or ignorant medical practices. The term originated from the Dutch word "quacksalver," which means "boaster who applies a salve."
Etymology
The term "quack" comes from the Dutch word "quacksalver." In the Middle Ages, the term was used to describe a person who boasted about their skills or knowledge, particularly in medicine, but had little to no actual expertise. The term was later adopted into English and has been used to describe fraudulent or ignorant medical practices since the 17th century.
Related Terms
- Medical fraud: A broader term that encompasses all forms of fraudulent practices in the field of medicine, including quackery.
- Pseudoscience: A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
- Alternative medicine: A term used to describe medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. Some people also refer to it as “integrative,” or “complementary” medicine.
- Charlatan: A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually possess, often in the field of medicine.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quack
- Wikipedia's article - Quack
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