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ho·lism

 (hō′lĭz′əm)
n.
1. The theory that living matter or reality is made up of organic or unified wholes that are greater than the simple sum of their parts.
2. A holistic investigation or system of treatment.

ho′list n.
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holist

(ˈhəʊlɪst; ˈhɒlɪst)
n
(Philosophy) philosophy a person who believes in or teaches holism
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