quackisms
/ˈkwækɪzəmz/
noun
- False or fake medical claims, treatments, or practices promoted by someone who pretends to have medical skill.
- Health authorities warn against quackisms that claim to cure serious diseases with herbs alone.
- She spent a lot of money on quackisms before finally seeing a real doctor.
- The internet is full of quackisms that promise instant weight loss with no effort.