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Terms and Definition

Terms and Definitions

TermDefinition
Alternative medicine any range of medical therapies not regarded as orthodox by Western medicine
Ayurveda A holistic traditional medical system originating in India that emphasizes disease prevention
Biofeedback the use of electronic monitoring of an automatic bodily function to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function
Chiropractic medicine manual manipulation of the joints and muscles
Complementary medicine a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of Western medicine. They are complementary to traditional medicine
Diagnosis a physician's recognition of a condition or disease based on its outward signs and symptoms and/or confirming tests or procedures
Herb a plant that is valued for its aromatic, medicinal, flavorful, or other properties
Homeopathy a therapeutic belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can treat an illness that yields the same symptoms. The US Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulated homeopathic medications.
Prophylaxis treatment or measure to prevent disease
Synthetic medicine a medication made in a laboratory from chemical processes
Traditional Chinese medicine complementary and alternative medicine whole medical system including a range of traditional medicine practices originating in China
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