complementary medicine
noun
Also called: alternative medicine
the treatment, alleviation, or prevention of disease by such techniques as osteopathy, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and acupuncture, allied with attention to such factors as diet and emotional stability, which can affect a person's wellbeing
See also holism (def. 2)
Words nearby complementary medicine
Scientific definitions for complementary medicine
complementary medicine
A method of delivering of health care that combines the therapies and philosophies of conventional medicine with those of alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and biofeedback.