noun

osteopathy

osteopathy

She is studying osteopathy at the university.

She is studying osteopathy at the university.

Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system.

Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system.

((noun)) osteopathy Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system.

Synonyms: chiropractic, physiotherapy

From Greek 'osteon' (bone) + 'pathos' (suffering, disease). It relates to treating ailments via the skeletal system.

Break it down: 'osteo' (bone) + 'pathy' (disease/treatment). Think of 'pathology' for the second part.

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