osteopath

[ os-tee-uh-path ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a physician who specializes in osteopathy, practicing in all fields of medicine, particularly trained in preventive treatments and in assessing a patient’s well-being as a function of mind, body, and spirit: outside of the U.S., an osteopath is not necessarily a licensed physician.

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; back formation from osteopathy

The 67-year-old osteopath was not only riding his bike shirtless, he was shoeless, too.

For back-cracking and random chat, find Osteopath Richard Stubbs.

He has brought a big osteopath down here to see her and somethings being put to rights in her spine.

One, a Dr. R, is an osteopath who has practiced here for fifteen years and is an old friend of our hosts.

Thus an Osteopath must find the true corners as set by the Divine Surveyor.

The Osteopath must know or learn that no infringement can be tolerated in any part.

He feels that the people expect more than guessing of an Osteopath.

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