noun
- a person who treats broken or dislocated bones without formal medical training
Usage: traditional medicine; historical
Examples
- The village bonesetter was known for his skill in treating fractures.
- Before modern orthopedic medicine, people often relied on a local bonesetter.
- The old bonesetter used traditional methods passed down through generations.
- Many rural communities had a bonesetter who learned the craft from experience.
- The bonesetter’s reputation spread throughout the countryside.
- Patients traveled miles to see the renowned bonesetter.