apitherapy
noun
api·ther·a·py
| \ ˌā-pi-ˈther-ə-pē, ˌa-
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Medical Definition of apitherapy
: the use of substances produced by honeybees (such as venom, propolis, or honey) to treat various medical conditions
Undaunted by warnings that the procedure is medically unproven … thousands of arthritis sufferers, multiple sclerosis patients and others rely on apitherapy for relief.— Holly Ramer, The Chicago Tribune, 6 June 1997