— osteopathic /os'tee euh path"ik/ , adj. — osteopathically , adv.
/os'tee op"euh thee/ , n.
a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures.
[ 1855-60; OSTEO- + -PATHY ]