osteopath

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.).

Word forms

osteopath osteopaths

Etymology

From osteo- + -path.

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