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.
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os·te·o·path·ic [os-tee-uh-path-ik] /ˌɒs ti əˈpæθ ɪk/, adjective os·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), adjective osteopathically, adverbMedical 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.