allopathy

American

[uh-lop-uh-thee] / əˈlɒp ə θi /

noun

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

allopathy British

/ əˈlɒpəθɪ, ˌæləˈpæθɪk /

noun

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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Origin of allopathy

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

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Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")

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