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osteopath
noun
os·te·o·path
ˈä-stē-ə-ˌpath
plural osteopaths
: a physician practicing osteopathic medicine
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The unit infantry commander, who works as an osteopath in civil life, lost his leg in a fierce battle on the front line.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Throughout her treatment, Macpherson remained under the care of several medical specialists, including her primary doctor, a doctor of naturopathy, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and two therapists.
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Although the Raffles usurped the ESPA Life at Corinthia spa in size, its 17 treatment rooms and more than 40 treatments by specialists from an osteopath to a nutritionist are hard to beat.
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Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
Brittny wrote: The squad’s arrests included chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, a cocktail waitress, a former real estate agent and a secretary.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
osteo- + -path, after osteopathy
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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“Osteopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteopath. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
osteopath
noun
os·teo·path
ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌpath
: a person who practices osteopathy
Medical Definition
osteopath
noun
os·teo·path
ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌpath
: a physician practicing osteopathic medicine
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