Systems of medicine based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. The concept includes mystical and magical rituals (SPIRITUAL THERAPIES); PHYTOTHERAPY; and other treatments which may not be explained by modern medicine.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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Tanzania
A republic in eastern Africa, south of UGANDA and north of MOZAMBIQUE. Its capital is Dar es Salaam. It was formed in 1964 by a merger of the countries of TANGANYIKA and ZANZIBAR.
Tanganyika,Zanzibar,United Republic of Tanzania
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Uvula
A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the opening of the throat.