Depending on the internal quality of parts in water heater and whether you have followed maintenance schedule of draining and flushing the tank every year. You can expect a hot water heater to last between 8 to12 years. Water heater problems normally become self-evident: A hot water faucet fails to summon hot water, you see dripping or puddles near the water heater, or the tank emits strange gurgling or popping sounds.
Definitions for doctor of osteopathy. This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word doctor of osteopathy. Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Doctor of Osteopathy, DO(noun) doctor's degree in osteopathy.
A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) may specialize in pediatrics or surgery. A DO may practice any field of medicine, including pediatrics. A DO may evaluate a patient's stress level and determine what effect it is having on that person's health. A doctor of osteopathic medicine may sometimes practice manipulation of the spine, which is similar to work done by chiropractors. A DO usually uses a holistic approach to treating patients. Doctors of osteopathic medicine tend to spend more time with patients.