OSTEOPATH

osteopath, osteopathist

(noun) a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

osteopath (plural osteopaths)

(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.).

Source: Wiktionary


Os"te*o*path, n.

Definition: A practitioner of osteopathy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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