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Preferred Term:

alternative medicine

Definition:
Therapeutic practices which are not currently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medical practice.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • alternative therapies
  • complementary therapies
  • alternative medical practices
  • dianetics
  • complementary medicine
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3958
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