osteopathy
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.
Origin of osteopathy
1Other words from osteopathy
- os·te·o·path·ic [os-tee-uh-path-ik], /ˌɒs ti əˈpæθ ɪk/, adjective
- os·te·o·path·i·cal·ly, adverb
- See also osteopath.
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How to use osteopathy in a sentence
Thus we can resort hot alkaline baths, Turkish baths, massage and Osteopathic stretching movements to help in this respect.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 | VariousIf the organs are dilated or misplaced he should wear a belt and take suitable gentle Osteopathic exercises.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 | VariousThen chemistry is of great use as a part of a thorough Osteopathic education.
Philosophy of Osteopathy | Andrew T. StillOne Osteopathic journal claims to tell authentically how Still was led to the discovery of the “great truth.”
Quacks and Grafters | UnknownAs an Osteopathic physician I was never rushed so that I felt the necessity for “keeping up on stimulants.”
Quacks and Grafters | Unknown
British Dictionary definitions for osteopathy
/ (ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪ) /
a system of healing based on the manipulation of bones or other parts of the body
Derived forms of osteopathy
- osteopathic (ˌɒstɪəˈpæθɪk), adjective
- osteopathically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for 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)
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Cultural definitions for 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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