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- US Pronunciation
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- [os-tee-op-uh-thee]
- /ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θi/
- /ˌɒs.tiˈɒp.ə.θi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [os-tee-op-uh-thee]
- /ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θi/
Definitions of osteopathy word
- noun osteopathy a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures. 1
- noun osteopathy A branch of medical practice that emphasizes the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles. 1
- noun osteopathy alternative medicine: physiotherapy 1
- noun osteopathy a system of healing based on the manipulation of bones or other parts of the body 0
- noun osteopathy a school of medicine and surgery employing various methods of diagnosis and treatment, but placing special emphasis on the interrelationship of the musculo-skeletal system to all other body systems 0
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Origin of osteopathy
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; osteo- + -pathy
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Parts of speech for Osteopathy
noun
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preposition
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osteopathy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for osteopathy
noun osteopathy
- manipulation — the act of manipulating.
- massage — the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
- movement — the act, process, or result of moving.
- flexing — to bend, as a part of the body: He flexed his arms to show off his muscles.
- rub — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
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