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== Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan) ==

The '''Institute of Traditional Medicine Services''' ('''ITMS''') is a medical institution located in [[Bhutan]]. It is dedicated to the practice and preservation of [[Bhutanese Traditional Medicine]], a form of [[alternative medicine]] that has been practiced in Bhutan for centuries.

=== Pronunciation ===
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services: /ɪnˈstɪtjuːt ɒv trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmɛdɪsɪn ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/

=== Etymology ===
The term "Institute of Traditional Medicine Services" is a direct translation from the original [[Dzongkha]] term, which signifies the institution's role in providing services related to traditional medicine in Bhutan.

=== Related Terms ===
* [[Bhutanese Traditional Medicine]]: A form of alternative medicine practiced in Bhutan, which combines natural elements, spiritual beliefs, and practices to treat various ailments.
* [[Dzongkha]]: The official language of Bhutan.
* [[Alternative Medicine]]: A term that refers to medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies.

=== See Also ===
* [[Healthcare in Bhutan]]
* [[Culture of Bhutan]]

[[Category:Medical Institutions]]
[[Category:Bhutan]]
[[Category:Traditional Medicine]]

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