Complementary and alternative medicine
| Complementary and alternative medicine | |
|---|---|
| Term | Complementary and alternative medicine |
| Short definition | Complementary and alternative medicine - (pronounced) (KOM-pleh-MEN-tuh-ree.. all-TER-nuh-tiv MEH-dih-sin) term used to describe a medical product or medical practice used together with (complementary) or in place of (alternative) standard medical care. Typically, less is known about most types of complementary and alternative medicine than standard treatments, which go through a long and careful research process to prove they are safe and effective. Complementary and alternative medicine can include dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, specialty teas, acupuncture, massage therapy, magnetic therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation. Also called CAM |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Complementary and alternative medicine - (pronounced) (KOM-pleh-MEN-tuh-ree. . . all-TER-nuh-tiv MEH-dih-sin) term used to describe a medical product or medical practice used together with (complementary) or in place of (alternative) standard medical care. Typically, less is known about most types of complementary and alternative medicine than standard treatments, which go through a long and careful research process to prove they are safe and effective. Complementary and alternative medicine can include dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, specialty teas, acupuncture, massage therapy, magnetic therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation. Also called CAM
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