allopathy

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈlɒpəθi/

Definition

A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies that produce effects different from or opposite to those produced by the disease.

Examples

• Modern hospitals are primarily based on the principles of allopathy.

• Some patients prefer to combine allopathy with holistic treatments to manage chronic pain.

• The term allopathy was originally coined by homeopaths to distinguish their practice from conventional medicine.

Synonyms of allopathy

Words with a similar meaning to allopathy:

• conventional medicine
• biomedicine
• western medicine
• orthodox medicine

Antonyms of allopathy

Words with the opposite meaning to allopathy:

• homeopathy
• naturopathy

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