Traditional Chinese medicine
| Traditional Chinese medicine | |
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| Term | Traditional Chinese medicine |
| Short definition | Traditional Chinese medicine - (pronounced) (true-DIH-shuh-nul chy-NEEZ MEH-dih-sin) medical system that has been used to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases for thousands of years. It is based on the belief that Qi (the body's life force energy) flows along meridians (channels) in the body and keeps a person's spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health in balance. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Traditional Chinese medicine - (pronounced) (true-DIH-shuh-nul chy-NEEZ MEH-dih-sin) medical system that has been used to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases for thousands of years. It is based on the belief that Qi (the body's life force energy) flows along meridians (channels) in the body and keeps a person's spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health in balance. Traditional Chinese medicine aims to restore the body's balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease. Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, physical exercise and massage. Also called oriental medicine and TCM
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