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complementary and alternative medicine

Synonyms: complementary medicine, alternative medicine

Abbreviations: CAM

Definition: Practices not generally recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional. Includes dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, massage therapy, magnet therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation.

The National Cancer Institute Web site has a large section on CAM.

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