After the American Medical Association (AMA) was established, it became the means to gain legitimacy and power of health care practice. As a result, only one health approach, ________________, was granted legitimacy.

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The term "allopathy" refers to conventional Western medicine, which became the only legitimate form of healthcare practice after the establishment of the AMA. Homeopathy and osteopathy, as well as other alternative health approaches, were not considered legitimate by the AMA and were often marginalized. Midwifery also faced similar challenges and was not recognized as a legitimate healthcare profession for many years.

After the American Medical Association (AMA) Was Established, It Became