iridology

/ˌɪrɪˈdɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. A practice in alternative medicine that involves examining the iris of the eye to detect signs of disease or health problems in other parts of the body.
    • Many doctors are skeptical of iridology because there is little scientific evidence to support it.
    • She visited an iridology practitioner to see if her headaches had a root cause in her eyes.
    • The workshop on iridology attracted people interested in natural health and holistic healing.
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