alternative medicine
US /ˌɑːl.tɝː.nə.tɪv ˈmed.ɪ.sɪn/
UK /ˌɑːl.tɝː.nə.tɪv ˈmed.ɪ.sɪn/
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any of various systems of healing or treating disease that are not included in the traditional medical curriculum, such as homeopathy, naturopathy, and acupuncture.
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Many people are turning to alternative medicine for chronic conditions.
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She decided to explore alternative medicine options after conventional treatments failed.