allopathy

American  

[uh-lop-uh-thee] / əˈlɒp ə θi /

noun

1. the method of treating disease by the use of agents that produce effects different from those of the disease treated (opposed to homeopathy).

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allopathy British  

/ əˈlɒpəθɪ, ˌæləˈpæθɪk /

noun

1. the orthodox medical method of treating disease, by inducing a condition different from or opposed to the cause of the disease Compare homeopathy

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Other Word Forms

• allopathic
  adjective
• allopathically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of allopathy

From the German word Allopathie, dating back to 1835–45. See allo-, -pathy

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How does allopathy compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• homeopathy vs. allopathy

Example Sentences

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allopathy

The 60 million Americans who take gentle, time-proven herbs are trying to avoid the perils of allopathy and pharmaceuticals.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a manner conformable to allopathy; by allopathic methods.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

It is the favorite laxative and cathartic of allopathy.

From Nature Cure by Henry Lindlahr

If allopathy were to have its way, the blood of the adult would be a mixture of dozens of filthy bacterial extracts, disease taints and destructive drug poisons.

From Nature Cure by Henry Lindlahr

In theory and practice, allopathy considers the first effect only and ignores the lasting aftereffects of drugs and surgical operations.

From Nature Cure by Henry Lindlahr