Definition of alternative medicine in US English:
alternative medicine
nounɔlˈtərnədɪv ˈmɛdəsənôlˈtərnədiv ˈmedəsən
Any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbalism, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
See also complementary medicine
Example sentencesExamples
- Such contact could be an important step in the integration of complementary and alternative medicine with other medical services.
- Many of these products are available in health food stores or you can get them from your alternative medicine provider.
- Complementary and alternative medicine is undergoing much greater scrutiny than ever before.
- I believe that alternative medicine should be used with treatment of any medical problem.
- We also use private therapy, alternative medicine, changes in diet, and whatever else works to get us where we want to be.