Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine
Term	Integrative Medicine
Short definition	Integrative Medicine (IN-teh-gray-tiv MEH-dih-sin) An approach to medical care that emphasizes the benefits of combining conventional (standard) therapies (such as drugs and surgery) with complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and yoga) proven to be safe and effective. For example, acupuncture can be used with certain medications to relieve cancer pain or nausea and vomiting.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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Integrative Medicine - (pronounced) (IN-teh-gray-tiv MEH-dih-sin) An approach to medical care that emphasizes the benefits of combining conventional (standard) therapies (such as drugs and surgery) with complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and yoga) proven to be safe and effective. For example, acupuncture can be used with certain medications to relieve cancer pain or nausea and vomiting. Integrative medicine seeks to address the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors that can affect a person's health and well-being

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