allopathy

[ uh-lop-uh-thee ]

noun

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

allopathy

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˌalloˈpathically, adverb
• allopathic, adjective

Other Words From

• al·lo·path·ic [al-, uh, -, path, -ik], adjective
• allo·pathi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of allopathy¹

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

Example Sentences

Modern medicine, also referred to as allopathy, is the backbone of India's healthcare systems, but alternative therapies like ayurveda and homoeopathy are also hugely popular.

From BBC

Two weeks later, another video emerged in which he can be heard criticising allopathy doctors and blaming Covid deaths on them.

From BBC

The term "allopathy" describes how the effects of medical interventions are "other," or "allo-," to the effects of the disease, "-pathy."

From US News

Of or pertaining to allopathy.

From Project Gutenberg

In a manner conformable to allopathy; by allopathic methods.

From Project Gutenberg