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Western Medicine

Western Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈwɛstərn mɛdɪsɪn/), also known as conventional medicine, allopathic medicine, or biomedicine, is a system of medical practice that is based on the application of medical science, technology and research.

Etymology

The term "Western Medicine" is derived from its origins in the Western world, which includes Europe and the Americas. It is often contrasted with Eastern Medicine, which originates from Asia and includes practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.

Definition

Western Medicine is characterized by an evidence-based approach, where treatments and procedures are tested through rigorous scientific research. It focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases through methods such as pharmaceutical drugs, surgery, and other forms of intervention.

Related Terms

  • Biomedicine: A branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
  • Allopathic Medicine: Another term for Western Medicine, often used to distinguish it from alternative or complementary medicine.
  • Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
  • Pharmaceutical Drugs: Substances used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
  • Surgery: A medical or dental specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury.

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