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Ganzheitlich
/ˈɡant͡shaɪtlɪç/
holistic
Die ganzheitliche Medizin betrachtet den Menschen als Einheit von Körper, Geist und Seele.
Holistic medicine views humans as a unity of body, mind, and soul.
formal
Relating to or treating the whole person, considering physical, mental, and emotional aspects together.
Ganzheitliche Therapien zielen darauf ab, die Ursachen von Krankheiten zu behandeln, nicht nur die Symptome.
Holistic therapies aim to treat the causes of diseases, not just the symptoms.
Often used in medicine, psychology, and wellness contexts.
Collocations
ganzheitliche Medizinholistic medicineganzheitliche Therapieholistic therapyganzheitlicher Ansatzholistic approach
Synonyms
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Usage in Medicine
In German, 'ganzheitlich' is often used in medical contexts to describe treatments that consider the whole person.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Ganzheit' (wholeness) + '-lich' (suffix forming adjectives).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in health and wellness fields to emphasize treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
Word Breakdown
Ganzheit
wholeness
root-lich
adjective-forming suffix
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