Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Practice of using products for which scientific evidence of safety and efficacy is lacking

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Alternative medicine refers to the use of practices and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine or for which scientific evidence of safety and efficacy is lacking.

Answer: D
 Home remedies are natural remedies or treatments that people can make at home using herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables. They are often passed down through generations and are not necessarily based on scientific evidence.

Answer: E
 Teratogenic refers to the potential of a substance to cause birth defects in a developing fetus. It is not directly related to the use of alternative or complementary medicine.

B and C are not correct because they do not specifically refer to the use of products for which scientific evidence of safety and efficacy is lacking. Complementary medicine refers to the use of non-mainstream practices in conjunction with conventional medicine, while folk medicine refers to traditional medicine practices and beliefs that are passed down through generations.

Match the Following Terms with Their Descriptions Below