Allopathy

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the disease itself.
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  • n. traditional medicine
  • n. a traditional medical method or treatment.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. That system of medical practice which aims to combat disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the special disease treated; -- a term invented by Hahnemann to designate the ordinary practice, as opposed to homeopathy.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In medicine, a therapeutic method characterized by the use of agents producing effects different from the symptoms of the disease treated. See homeopathy.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself
    • Antonym
    homeopathy   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    medical aid    medical care   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    hydropathy    homoeopathy    whichit    privateering    amorality   
     
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