integrative

integrative definition - medical

in·te·gra·tive (ĭnˌtĭ-grāˈtĭv)

adjective
  1. Tending or serving to integrate.
  2. Relating to a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to medicine that combines conventional treatments with alternative therapies such as homeopathy or naturopathy.

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