Definition of allopathy

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Allopathy (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..

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Allopathically :: Allopathically (adv.) In a manner conformable to allopathy; by allopathic methods.
Enantiopathy :: Enantiopathy (n.) Allopathy; -- a term used by followers of Hahnemann, or homeopathists..
Homeopathy :: Homeopathy (n.) The art of curing, founded on resemblances; the theory and its practice that disease is cured (tuto, cito, et jucunde) by remedies which produce on a healthy person effects similar to the symptoms of the complaint under which the patient suffers, the remedies being usually administered in minute doses. This system was founded by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, and is opposed to allopathy, or heteropathy..
Allopathy :: Allopathy (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..
Allopathic :: Allopathic (a.) Of or pertaining to allopathy.
Heteropathy :: Heteropathy (n.) That mode of treating diseases, by which a morbid condition is removed by inducing an opposite morbid condition to supplant it; allopathy..
Allopathist :: Allopathist (n.) One who practices allopathy; one who professes allopathy.
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