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Osteopath

Pronunciation varies by accent · 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.)..

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Synonyms for osteopath

osteopathist

Antonyms for osteopath

Related Words

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What does osteopath mean?

Osteopath means (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.)..

What is a synonym for osteopath?

Common synonyms include osteopathist.

What is the opposite of osteopath?

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How do you use osteopath in a sentence?

Use osteopath where its definition matches the intended context.

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