Osteopathic: meaning, definitions and examples

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osteopathic

 

[ ˌɒstɪˈəʊpəθɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical practice

Osteopathic refers to a branch of medicine that emphasizes the interrelationship between the body's nerves, muscles, bones, and organs. Osteopathic practitioners, known as osteopaths, utilize manual therapy and various techniques to treat medical conditions, enhance overall health, and promote healing.

Synonyms

alternative, holistic, manipulative

Examples of usage

  • She visited an osteopathic doctor for her chronic back pain.
  • Osteopathic methods can be effective in treating sports injuries.
  • He believes in the osteopathic approach to holistic health.

Translations

Translations of the word "osteopathic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 osteopático

🇮🇳 ओस्टियोपैथिक

🇩🇪 osteopathisch

🇮🇩 osteopatik

🇺🇦 остеопатичний

🇵🇱 osteopatyczny

🇯🇵 オステオパシーの

🇫🇷 ostéopathique

🇪🇸 osteopático

🇹🇷 osteopatik

🇰🇷 정골의

🇸🇦 العلاج بتقويم العظام

🇨🇿 osteopatický

🇸🇰 osteopatický

🇨🇳 整骨的

🇸🇮 osteopatski

🇮🇸 osteópati

🇰🇿 остеопатиялық

🇬🇪 ოსტეოპათიური

🇦🇿 osteopatik

🇲🇽 osteopático

Word origin

The term 'osteopathic' is derived from the word 'osteopathy,' which was coined by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in the late 19th century. Dr. Still, an American physician, founded the practice in 1892, emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease. The prefix 'osteo-' comes from the Greek word 'osteon,' meaning bone, while '-pathy' means 'suffering' or 'disease.' Thus, osteopathy initially focused on treating bone and joint diseases. Over time, the practice evolved to include overall body health, integrating the mind and body in healing processes. The principles of osteopathy include the idea that the body is capable of self-healing and that structure and function are interrelated.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,252, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.