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Conventional Medicine: Medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and reg . . . View Full Definition

Allopathic Medicine: Known as conventional medicine, allopathy is a medical approach that seeks to cure by producing a condition in the body different than, or opposite to, the condition that exists within the d . . . View Full Definition

Complementary And Alternative Medicine (CAM): Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) incorporates a large group of healthcare practices and treatments that are considered outside of or supplemental to the scope of conventional med . . . View Full Definition

Integrative Medicine: Alternative and conventional (allopathic) methodologies are combined to stimulate the person’s natural healing response.