allopathic
adjective
Meaning
Relating to a system of medical practice that treats disease through the use of remedies that produce effects different from or opposite to those of the disease.
Examples
- Many patients choose to combine allopathic treatments with holistic therapies to manage chronic pain.
- The hospital focuses primarily on allopathic medicine, though it offers some integrative wellness programs.
Synonyms: conventional, western, orthodox, biomedical