faith healing

noun

: a way of treating diseases by using prayer and religious faith

Full Definition of FAITH HEALING

: a method of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in God

— faith healer noun

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Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈfāth-ˌhē-liŋ\

: a method of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in God

—faith healer noun

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