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American Academy of Oostheopathy
The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) is a professional organization in the United States dedicated to teaching, advocating, and researching the practice of osteopathy. The AAO was founded in 1937 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Pronunciation
American Academy of Osteopathy: /əˈmɛrɪkən əˈkædəmiː ɒv ˌɒstiːˈɒpəθi/
Etymology
The term "American Academy of Osteopathy" is derived from the following words:
- American: Pertaining to America, from the Latin word 'Americanus'.
- Academy: A place of study or training in a special field, from the Greek word 'Akademia'.
- Osteopathy: A branch of medical practice that emphasizes the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles. It is derived from the Greek words 'osteon' (bone) and 'pathos' (suffering).
Related Terms
- Osteopathic medicine: A type of medical practice in the United States that emphasizes the physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones.
- Osteopath: A practitioner of osteopathic medicine.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): A type of hands-on care used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury.
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO): The degree awarded to osteopathic physicians.
See Also
- American Osteopathic Association
- Osteopathic medical schools in the United States
- List of osteopathic colleges
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Academy of Osteopathy
- Wikipedia's article - American Academy of Osteopathy
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