Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Entry Exam
Select the meaning of the quoted 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, the term 'holistic' means being concerned with the whole rather than the individual parts. Dr. Grant chose a comprehensive approach that addressed Mary's entire well-being rather than focusing solely on her specific symptoms. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D: concerned with the whole rather than the parts.' Choices A, B, and C do not accurately capture the meaning of 'holistic' in this context.