osteopathy
[ os-tee-op-uh-thee ]
/ ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θi /
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noun
Also called os·te·o·path·ic med·i·cine . a medical discipline with an emphasis on the health and drug-free treatment of the musculoskeletal system and on the diagnostic significance of patient lifestyle and environment: She’s been studying osteopathy at Campbell University.
the system of therapeutic manipulation techniques involved in the practice of this discipline: After 20 minutes of osteopathy, I was feeling more optimistic about my rehabilitation.
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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, adverbWords nearby osteopathy
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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, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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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
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os′te•o•path′ic (-ə-păth′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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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)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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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.
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