Definition of Orthomolecular

1. Adjective. Designating or relating to a form of treatment of mental disorders that seeks to restore biochemical balance in the body with large doses of vitamins and minerals. "Orthomolecular therapy"

Similar to: Healthful

Definition of Orthomolecular

1. Adjective. relating to the theory that mental illness is the result of chemical deficiencies, and can be cured with vitamins and the like ¹

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Definition of Orthomolecular

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Orthomolecular

1. L.C. Pauling's term denoting a therapeutic approach designed to provide an optimum molecular environment for body functions, with particular reference to the optimum concentrations of substances normally present in the human body, whether formed endogenously or ingested. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthomolecular

orthologous
orthologs
orthologue
orthologues
orthology
orthomechanical
orthomechanotherapy
orthomelic
orthometer
orthometric
orthometry
orthominasragrite
orthomode
orthomodular
orthomodularity
orthomolecular
orthomolecular psychiatry
orthomolecular therapy
orthomorphic
orthomorphic projection
orthomyxoviral
orthomyxoviridae infections
orthomyxovirus
orthomyxoviruses
orthonormal
orthonormal function
orthonormal functions
orthonormalisation
orthonormalised
orthonormality

Literary usage of Orthomolecular

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Getting Off the Hook: Treatment of Drug Addiction and Social Disorders by Jurriaan Plesman (1986)
"This committee looked at orthomolecular medicine as practiced in the USA at the time and was most critical of its scientific foundations. ..."

2. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"—Linus Pauling In theory, the concept behind orthomolecular medicine is quite ... Orthomolecular medicine is the pursuit of good health and the treatment of ..."

3. Fasting: The Ultimate Diet by Allan Cott (1997)
"... invited me to observe in his therapeutic fasting unit and to discuss with him and his large staff my work in orthomolecular treatment. ..."

4. The Paperback Art of James Atavi by Piet Schreuders, James Avati, Kenneth Fulton (2005)
"(Those interested in orthomolecular medicine as treatment of mental problems caused by chemical imbalances are encouraged to read Mr. ..."

5. Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants: Bibliography: January 1990-June 1991 by Susan A. McCarthy (1993)
"Language: English Descriptors: Cancer; Diet therapy; Orthomolecular therapy; Popular works; Carcinoma; Therapy; Diagnostic techniques; ..."

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