osteopathic medicine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of scientific medicine whose present-day form scientifically and legally overlaps with non-osteopathic medical science and practice. It developed from origins in osteopathy but diverged therefrom during the 20th century; today, an MD degree and a DO degree have professional parity.

Word forms

osteopathic medicine
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