Medical Practices

noun a person who adheres to orthodox beliefs or practices

adjective adhering to what is commonly accepted, customary, or traditional

• The orthodox beliefs of the community were deeply rooted in tradition.
• She comes from a very orthodox family and follows their customs strictly.
• Some people think being orthodox is old-fashioned, but I respect their traditions.
• His approach to problem-solving is quite orthodox, but it gets the job done.

noun a common name for a type of dragonfly, particularly in the southern United States

• The snake doctor, also known as a herpetologist, specializes in studying and treating reptiles.
• I heard that the snake doctor will be giving a talk at the nature center next week.
• My cousin thinks he's a real snake doctor because he caught a garter snake in the backyard.
• She's like a snake doctor when it comes to untangling complicated situations at work.