noun
1. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings (Freq. 6)
• Syn: ↑empiricism
• Derivationally related forms: ↑empiric (for: ↑empiricism), ↑empirical (for: ↑empiricism), ↑quack
• Hypernyms: ↑medical practice
2. the dishonesty of a charlatan
• Syn: ↑charlatanism
• Hypernyms: ↑dishonesty, ↑knavery
Useful english dictionary. 2012.