Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Entry Exam
Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Dr. Grant ignored Mary's particular symptoms, instead administering a holistic treatment for her condition.
Correct answer
D
Rationale
In this sentence, 'holistic' refers to a treatment approach that focuses on the whole person, considering their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being rather than just isolated symptoms. Dr. Grant chose to address Mary's overall health and well-being rather than just treating individual symptoms, making choice D, 'concerned with the whole rather than the parts,' the correct definition in this context.