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Alternative Medicine- Definition of Alternative Medicine

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Updated January 11, 2009

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Definition: As defined by the National Cancer institute:
Practices used instead of standard treatments. They generally are not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches. Examples of alternative medicine include dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, acupuncture, massage therapy, magnet therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation.

Source:

Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. Accessed: January 11, 2009. Alternative Medicine

Pronunciation: all-TER-nuh-tiv MEH-dih-sin

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