Meaning of the word "complementary medicine" in English
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complementary medicine
US /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri ˈmedɪsn/
UK /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri ˈmedɪsn/
Noun
1.
a group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine, and which are not considered to be part of conventional medicine
Example:
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Many people are exploring complementary medicine options for chronic pain.
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Acupuncture is a common form of complementary medicine.
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