Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** A subcategory of Alternative Medical Systems in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. These systems of practice include areas acupuncture, acupressure, herbal applications, massage, diet, and exercises. These practices, especially in the form of Traditional Chinese Medicine have a prominent position in the U.S.

**Synonyms:** - Oriental Medicine - Oriental medicine - TCM - traditional Chinese medicine