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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-thoh-muh-lek-yuh-ler]
- /ˌɔr θoʊ məˈlɛk yə lər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-thoh-muh-lek-yuh-ler]
- /ˌɔr θoʊ məˈlɛk yə lər/
Definitions of orthomolecular word
- adjective orthomolecular being or pertaining to the treatment of disease by increasing, decreasing, or otherwise controlling the intake of natural substances, especially vitamins. Compare megavitamin (def 1). 1
- noun orthomolecular Pertaining to a theory that illness can be treated and health maximized by creating the optimal molecular environment for the cells of the body through the introduction of natural substances. 1
- adjective orthomolecular relating to a method of treating chemical imbalances in the body by use of vitamins 0
- adjective orthomolecular of or involving a regimen in which megavitamins, trace minerals, etc. are taken in an effort to improve the balance of nutrients in the body molecules 0
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Origin of orthomolecular
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; ortho- + molecular, referring to “the provision of the optimum molecular environment for the mind,” according to term's originator, Linus Pauling
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Parts of speech for Orthomolecular
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orthomolecular popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is orthomolecular medicine?
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- what is orthomolecular nutrition?
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