English word osteopath comes from English osteo- (Bone.), English -path
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| osteo- | English (eng) | Bone. |
| -path | English (eng) | Used to form nouns indicating someone with a particular capability, as a type of remedial treatment. Used to form nouns indicating someone with a particular disorder. |
| osteopath | English (eng) | (alternative medicine) A non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.). |