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supplementary therapy

[ˌsʌp.ləˈmen.tər.i ˈθer.ə.pi]
nounpl: supplementary therapies
terapia complementar
1. A therapeutic treatment used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment to enhance overall wellness and support the body's healing process
Acupuncture is often used as supplementary therapy alongside conventional treatment for chronic pain.
A acupuntura é frequentemente usada como terapia complementar ao lado do tratamento convencional para dor crônica.
2. Alternative or holistic medical practices that complement standard medical care rather than replacing it
The patient chose to pursue supplementary therapy including meditation and herbal remedies with her doctor's approval.
A paciente escolheu seguir terapia complementar incluindo meditação e remédios à base de ervas com a aprovação de sua médica.
Synonyms
complementary therapyadjunctive therapyintegrative therapyholistic therapyalternative therapy
Antonyms
conventional therapyprimary therapymainstream medicine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia complementar
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
terapia complementar
Standard medical terminology
Portugal
terapia complementar
Preferred term in Portuguese healthcare context
General Brazilian
terapia suplementar
Less common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
integrative health
wellness support
holistic healing approach
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