complementary medicine
US /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri ˈmedɪsn/
UK /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri ˈmedɪsn/
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补充医学
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
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Many people are exploring complementary medicine options for chronic pain.
许多人正在探索慢性疼痛的补充医学选择。
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Acupuncture is a common form of complementary medicine.
针灸是补充医学的一种常见形式。