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Osteopath 601 Words You Need to Know

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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