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osteopathy

/ɒstioʊˈpæθi/ noun · British & US
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What does osteopathy mean?

noun

A system of manual therapy and physical manipulation of the body, especially the musculoskeletal system, to treat or prevent disease or injury, without the use of drugs or surgery.

Example

"The osteopath used a combination of massage and manipulation to relieve the patient's back pain."

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