Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

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Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɒv ˌɒstiəˈpæθɪk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research in the field of osteopathic medicine.

Etymology

The term "Journal of Osteopathic Medicine" is derived from the words "journal", "osteopathic", and "medicine". "Journal" comes from the Middle English word "journael", meaning a daily record of news and events of a personal nature. "Osteopathic" is derived from the Greek words "osteon", meaning bone, and "pathos", meaning suffering. "Medicine" comes from the Latin word "medicina", meaning the art of healing.

Related Terms

  • Osteopathy: A type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of muscle tissue and bones.
  • Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
  • Medical Journal: A periodical publication intended to communicate the latest research and developments in medicine to clinicians, medical educators, and researchers.

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