integrative

American

[in-ti-grayt-iv] / ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪt ɪv /

adjective

serving or tending to integrate people or things into a whole.

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An integrative vet from Long Island who administers both medical and natural treatments, she runs a virtual support group called the Dog Mom Society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The study Complementary, alternative and integrative medicine for autism: an umbrella review and online platform is published in Nature Human Behaviour and is available online.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

"I’m at the point where I’m trying to look at my finances to find more money for these integrative services because they really do help"

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

"In humans, men and women exhibit distinct sleep patterns, often attributed to lifestyle factors and caregiving roles," said senior author Rachel Rowe, assistant professor of integrative physiology.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

The results favor integrative and holistic approaches that support the ideals of what a skilled 21st century student should know.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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