osteopath

[ os-tee-uh-path ]

/ ˈɒs ti əˌpæθ /

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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.

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Sometimes os·te·op·a·thist

[os-tee-op-uh-thist]. /ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θɪst/.

Also called os·te·o·path·ic phy·si·cian .

Origin of osteopath

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

Words nearby osteopath

osteology, osteoma, osteomalacia, osteometry, osteomyelitis, osteopath, osteopathy, osteopetrosis, osteophyte, osteoplastic, osteoplasty

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How to use osteopath in a sentence

The 67-year-old osteopath was not only riding his bike shirtless, he was shoeless, too.
In Defense of Shirtless Bike Dude|jversteegh|September 30, 2021|Outside Online
For back-cracking and random chat, find Osteopath Richard Stubbs.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He has brought a big osteopath down here to see her and somethings being put to rights in her spine.
The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine|Katherine Stokes
One, a Dr. R, is an osteopath who has practiced here for fifteen years and is an old friend of our hosts.
Letters from China and Japan|John Dewey

Thus an Osteopath must find the true corners as set by the Divine Surveyor.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still
The Osteopath must know or learn that no infringement can be tolerated in any part.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still
He feels that the people expect more than guessing of an Osteopath.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still

British Dictionary definitions for osteopath

osteopath

less commonly osteopathist (ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪst)

/ (ˈɒstɪəˌpæθ) /

noun

a person who practises osteopathy

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