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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"
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
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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
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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