Osteopath 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈɒs.ti.əʊ.pæθ/ (noun)
Definition
a medical doctor who treats injuries to bones, skeleton and muscles by pressing, moving, manipulating or massaging them, chiropractor
Example
A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) is a licensed physician who aims to improve people’s overall health and wellness by treating the whole person, not just a condition or disease they may have.
This includes osteopathic manipulative medicine, which involves stretching, massaging, and moving the musculoskeletal system.
Many use hands-on, manual treatments to reduce pain, increase physical mobility, and improve the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/
Parts of speech
Noun: osteopathy
Adjective: osteopathic
Adverb: osteopathically
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