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osteopathy
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os·te·op·a·thy  (st-p-th)
n.
A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical, pharmacological, and other therapeutic procedures.

oste·o·pathic (--pthk) adj.
oste·o·pathi·cal·ly adv.

osteopathy [ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪ]
n
(Medicine) a system of healing based on the manipulation of bones or other parts of the body
osteopathic  [ˌɒstɪəˈpæθɪk] adj
osteopathically  adv

osteopathy  (st-p-th)
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.

osteopathic adjective (st--pthk)

osteopathy
1. a disease of the bone.
2. a therapeutic system based upon the premise that restoring or maintaining health requires manipulation of the skeleton and muscles to preserve normal structure. — osteopath, osteopathist, n.osteopathie, adj.
See also: Bones
a medical specialty that emphasizes manipulation of the skeleton to treat illnesses. — osteopath, n. — osteopathie, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
a method of treating ailments on the premise that they result from the pressure of misplaced bones on nerves, and are curable by manipulation. — osteopath, n. — osteopathie, adj.
See also: Remedies
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.osteopathy - therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and musclesosteopathy - therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Translations
osteopathy [ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪ] Nosteopatía f
osteopathy
nOsteopathologie f
osteopathy [ˌɒstɪˈɒpəθɪ] nchiroterapia


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