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Definition of conventional medicine
: the usual methods of healing or treating disease that are taught in Western medical schools Today, many patients seek healing through both alternative medicine and conventional medicine.
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conventionalplay
: formed by agreement or compact
: according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention
: lacking originality or individuality : trite
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medicineplay
: a substance or preparation used in treating disease
: something that affects well-being
: the science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease
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