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English > 1 sense of the word osteopathy:
NOUNactosteopathytherapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
English > osteopathy: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningtherapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles.
Broadertreatment, interventioncare provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Nounsosteopathista therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles