complementary medicine
noun · Collocation / phrase C1
Plain meaning
treatment used along with or instead of conventional medicine
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss treatment used along with or instead of conventional medicine in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed complementary medicine as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that complementary medicine can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
complementary medicine practicecomplementary medicine clinicuse complementary medicine
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “complementary medicine practice”.