quackism
/ˈkwækɪzəm/
noun
- The practices, methods, or beliefs of quacks (people who falsely claim medical skill); fraudulent or unscientific medical treatment.
- Modern medicine has strict rules to prevent quackism from harming patients.
- Quackism has existed for centuries, promising miracle cures that never work.
- The magazine article exposed the quackism behind many popular detox diets.
Synonyms