nonpharmacological
non-far-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul
Definition
Relating to or involving medical treatment, therapy, or intervention that does not use drugs or medications.
How do you pronounce nonpharmacological?
Nonpharmacological is pronounced non-far-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul (IPA: //ˌnɑnˌfɑrməˈkɑlədʒɪkəl//).
Where does nonpharmacological come from?
Derived from the Latin 'non' (not) and the Greek 'pharmakon' (drug/medicine) plus the suffix '-logical,' meaning related to the study or practice of using drugs.
In the news
In the article, the authors discuss heart-rate variability biofeedback as a nonpharmacological intervention to help patients manage stress without the side effects or addiction risks associated with medication.
Biofeedback with heart sounds following a traumatic event
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