conventional medicine

noun

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

Today, many patients seek healing through both alternative medicine and conventional medicine.

Examples of conventional medicine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Integrative medical health is the convergence of conventional medicine, such as dermatology, science and tech, with more holistic disciplines, like nutrition, sleep, exercise and mental health, to boost overall health. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024

Traditional medicine has a long history of contributing to conventional medicine and continues to hold promise National Library of Medicine. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024

Long before conventional medicine, people used natural remedies to treat all types of ailments. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024

Some individuals really shy away from conventional medicine. —Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2023

One thing that has helped make direct primary care a viable alternative to conventional medicine is the use of telehealth. —Sally Pipes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023

Though this was Gorski’s first experience with the dangers of choosing alternative over conventional medicine, the orange man’s story was by no means unique. —Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2023