the application of medical science to criminal investigation, especially in establishing the causes of injury or death.

(historical) A branch of American medicine that made use of botanical remedies along with other substances and physical therapy practices, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Any of the aggressive medical practices and methods used until the mid-19th century, particularly the dangerous and unproven treatments that were later replaced by scientific approaches.

The combination of mainstream medicine, based on scientific evidence, and alternative medicine.

(figuratively) Any advice or treatment that has no value or exacerbates the problem.

A particular specialty in the field of medicine, one that deals with only general conditions, but of all persons.

Any system of government-run health care.

A traveling presentation which sells miracle cures and other products between various entertainment acts.

A large, heavy sphere of leather or plastic filled with sand and used for athletic training or physical rehabilitation.

(medicine) Health care whose policies and practices are derived from the systematic, scientific study of the effectiveness of various treatments.