complementary medicine
nounUK /ˌkɒm.pləˌmɛn.t(ə)ɹiː ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ · US /ˌkɔm.pləˌmɛn.t(ə)ɹi ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/
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Any of several therapies that complement (augment) scientific medical practices with those of alternative medicine such as acupuncture or homeopathy.
- Meronyms: (it contains these as parts) alternative medicine, functional medicine, folk medicine, traditional medicine, indigenous medicine, herbal medicine