Osteopath
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osteopath is a noun meaning (alternative medicine) 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.).
Meaning
(alternative medicine) 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
- osteopaths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osteopathologist, osteopathy, osteologist, osteology, osteography, otologist.
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