Western medicine
noun
: the typical methods of healing or treating disease that are taught in Western medical schools
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Irish physician William Brooke O’Shaughnessy, after observing its medicinal use in India, introduced cannabis to Western medicine in 1842, advocating its efficacy in alleviating pain and muscle spasms.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
For instance, combining Western medicine’s strengths in addressing acute conditions with alternative modalities’ focus on prevention and holistic wellness could provide a balanced approach to healthcare.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
When modern Western medicine took shape in the late 1800s, scientists and doctors alike tossed miasmas aside, treating them like an embarrassing relic of the Dark Ages, a concept with as much value to medicine as bleeding patients.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Ainscough reportedly rejected Western medicine in favor of Gerson Therapy—which seems to be the blueprint for the fictional Hirsch Therapy mentioned in the show.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: The Stad Center's blend of Eastern and Western medicine also caters to San Francisco's large Asian American population, who often lack access to culturally competent care.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Each wellness program provides a blend of Western medicine — doctors specializing in areas such as urology, gynecology, psychology and endocrinology — and ancient healing practices like yoga and meditation.
—Caren Osten Gerszberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the back end, it’s never made sense to me, and that is a very prevalent way that Western medicine functions.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
These practitioners use Western medicine, traditional medicine, and complementary medicine.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
For instance, combining Western medicine’s strengths in addressing acute conditions with alternative modalities’ focus on prevention and holistic wellness could provide a balanced approach to healthcare.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
When modern Western medicine took shape in the late 1800s, scientists and doctors alike tossed miasmas aside, treating them like an embarrassing relic of the Dark Ages, a concept with as much value to medicine as bleeding patients.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Ainscough reportedly rejected Western medicine in favor of Gerson Therapy—which seems to be the blueprint for the fictional Hirsch Therapy mentioned in the show.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: The Stad Center's blend of Eastern and Western medicine also caters to San Francisco's large Asian American population, who often lack access to culturally competent care.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Each wellness program provides a blend of Western medicine — doctors specializing in areas such as urology, gynecology, psychology and endocrinology — and ancient healing practices like yoga and meditation.
—Caren Osten Gerszberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the back end, it’s never made sense to me, and that is a very prevalent way that Western medicine functions.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
These practitioners use Western medicine, traditional medicine, and complementary medicine.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Western medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Western%20medicine. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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