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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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What does medicine mean?
What does medicine mean? Orthodox way or alternative way. Thank you
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There are many schools of medicine, both orthodox and unorthodox: alternative, naturopathic, homeopathic, Christian Science, etc.
- There are many schools of medicine, both orthodox and unorthodox: alternative, naturopathic, homeopathic, Christian Science, etc.
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There are many schools of medicine, both orthodox and unorthodox: alternative, naturopathic, homeopathic, Christian Science, etc.
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Medicine has many meanings, not just in the type of medical service provided. 'Medicine' can refer to prescription drugs, the field of medical practice --i.e the professionals and fund of knowledge, or the practice of medicine. The context in which the word is used if very important -- those of us in the field use the term more broadly, than those outside the field. I often say: "We have a lot of
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