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conventional medicine

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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  1. : formed by agreement or compact

  2. : according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention

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  1. : a substance or preparation used in treating disease

  2. : something that affects well-being

  3. : the science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease

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