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Chapter 30

Complementary & Alternative Medicine/Terms & 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 & 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 & symptoms and/or confirming test or procedures
Herb Any plant that is valued for its aromatic, medicinal, flavorful, or other properties
Homeopath A practitioner of homeopathy
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 & Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulates homeopathic medications
Prophylaxis Treatment or measure to prevent disease
Synthetic medicine A medication made in a laboratory from chemical processes
Traditional Chinese medicine Complementary & alternative medicine whole medical system that includes a range of traditional medicine practices originating in China
Nutraceutical A product derived from food sources that provides extra health or medical benefits, such as disease prevention or symptom management, beyond basic daily nutrition
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