noun
- the practices or methods of a quack; fraudulent or pretentious medical treatment
Examples
- The medical board investigated several cases of quackism in the area.
- His promotion of unproven remedies was dismissed as pure quackism.
- The documentary exposed the dangers of quackism in alternative medicine.
- Patients should be wary of quackism disguised as legitimate treatment.
- The rise of internet health advice has led to increased quackism.
- Medical schools teach students to recognize and avoid quackism.