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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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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.
—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.
—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.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
Ward was a colorful character: by trade, an osteopath, but also a socialite, artist, and—most unfortunate for Profumo—a Soviet ally.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 3 Nov. 2022
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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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