Western medicine

noun

: the typical methods of healing or treating disease that are taught in Western medical schools

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Western Medicine Has a Different Perspective While respectful of other cultures’ traditions and belief systems, many practitioners of conventional Western medicine do not see any special benefit from navel oiling. —Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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. —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

Rhymes for Western medicine

• biomedicine
• telemedicine