behavioral medicine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of behavioral medicine
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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“These are life-stunting conditions,” said Dr. Larry Wissow, director of child and adolescent psychiatry and behavioral medicine at Seattle Children’s.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2021
“We are born with a predisposition to accept sweet and reject bitter tastes, but children’s food preferences are malleable from there,” said Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, a pediatric and behavioral medicine specialist at the University at Buffalo.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2019
He is also the director of behavioral medicine at NYU Winthrop Hospital and an adjunct professor of social work at Queens College and Fordham Graduate School of Social Service.
From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2018
It may be that Tom would benefit from some form of behavioral medicine, but again, all of this needs to be discussed with qualified professionals.
From Slate • Jul. 24, 2017
I wonder about new treatments based on biochemistry and behavioral medicine.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2011
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