osteopathy

[ os-tee-op-uh-thee ]

/ ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θi /

noun

a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures.

Words nearby osteopathy

osteopathia, osteopathia condensans, osteopathia striata, osteopathic medicine, osteopathic physician, osteopathy, osteopenia, osteoperiostitis, osteopetrosis, osteophage, osteophlebitis

Origin of osteopathy

First recorded in 1855–60; osteo- + -pathy

OTHER WORDS FROM osteopathy

os·te·o·path·ic

[os-tee-uh-path-ik] /ˌɒs ti əˈpæθ ɪk/, adjectiveos·te·o·path·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for osteopathy

Osteopathy was born in the same State, and both of us are getting along reasonably well.
Mark Twain's Speeches|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Ever since Osteopathy began to attract attention, and people began to inquire “What is it?”
Quacks and Grafters|Unknown
I write this article on blood for the student of Osteopathy.
Philosophy of Osteopathy|Andrew T. Still
I followed these two shining lights who I supposed had established Osteopathy on a correct basis.
Quacks and Grafters|Unknown

I have tried assiduously physical culture, osteopathy, dietics, Christian science and medicine.
Treading the Narrow Way|R. E. Barrett

British Dictionary definitions for osteopathy

osteopathy

/ (ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪ) /

noun

a system of healing based on the manipulation of bones or other parts of the body

Derived forms of osteopathy

osteopathic (ˌɒstɪəˈpæθɪk), adjectiveosteopathically, adverb

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Medical definitions for osteopathy

osteopathy

[ ŏs′tē-ŏp′ə-thē ]

n.

A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts and cause many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques used in conjunction with conventional therapeutic procedures.osteopathic medicine

A disease of a bone.osteopathia

Other words from osteopathy

os′te•o•path′ic (-ə-păth′ĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for osteopathy

osteopathy

[ ŏs′tē-ŏp′ə-thē ]

A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system can cause disorders in other bodily parts and can be corrected by various manipulative techniques. These are used in conjunction with conventional medical and surgical treatments.

Other words from osteopathy

osteopathic adjective (ŏs′tē-ə-păth′ĭk)

Cultural definitions for osteopathy

osteopathy

[ (os-tee-op-uh-thee) ]

A system of medicine that stresses healing through the manipulation of body parts while also using many standard medical practices, such as surgery or drugs.