Osteopathy Definition

ŏstē-ŏpə-thē
noun
A school of medicine and surgery employing various methods of diagnosis and treatment, but placing special emphasis on the interrelationship of the musculo-skeletal system to all other bodily systems.
Webster's New World
A system of manual therapeutic techniques aimed at restoring physical function and promoting the body's ability to heal itself, performed by a practitioner who is not a licensed physician.
American Heritage Medicine

(alternative medicine) The branch of therapy based on manipulation of bones and muscles.

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Origin of Osteopathy

  • osteo- +"Ž -pathy

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