​The group of diverse medical and health care systems that are not considered part of conventional medicine are _____________.

A) ​biopsychosocial medicines
B) ​bio-medicines
C) ​alternative medicines
D) ​complementary medicines

Alternative medicine refers to medical and health care systems that are not part of conventional medicine, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and naturopathy. Biopsychosocial medicines refer to a model of medicine that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in diagnosis and treatment. Bio-medicines refer to pharmaceuticals and other medical products derived from biological sources. Complementary medicines are used alongside conventional medicine to support health and well-being, such as using massage therapy in addition to medication for pain relief.