What does "alternative medicine" mean?

Any of various pseudoscientific medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional (scientific) medicine.

What is a synonym for "alternative medicine"?

Common synonyms include: homeopathy.

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Noun

1
Any of various pseudoscientific medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional (scientific) medicine. countable, uncountable
"Unlike their conventional counterparts, practitioners of alternative medicine often excel at harnessing the placebo effect, says Dr Ernst."
2
the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines or self-awareness or biofeedback or acupuncture wordnet

"Unlike their conventional counterparts, practitioners of alternative medicine often excel at harnessing the placebo effect, says Dr Ernst."