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complementary medicine

/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

Tradução: Termo amplo para métodos e práticas de tratamento usados junto com a medicina convencional, como acupuntura, massagem ou ervas medicinais, e não como substitutos dela.

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/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri ˈmɛdɪsɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo amplo para métodos e práticas de tratamento usados junto com a medicina convencional, como acupuntura, massagem ou ervas medicinais, e não como substitutos dela.

A broad term for medical treatments and practices that are used alongside standard medical care, such as acupuncture, massage, or herbal remedies, rather than replacing it.

  1. Alternative healthcare approachB2formal

    A range of medical therapies and practices that are used alongside conventional medical treatments, rather than replacing them.

    ptMedicina complementar

    • Many cancer patients use complementary medicine like acupuncture to manage pain.
    • Her doctor recommended complementary medicine to reduce stress during treatment.
    • Complementary medicine often includes practices such as massage, herbal remedies, and meditation.