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Definition of 'allopathy'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

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

Etymology: (1835–45; < G Allopathie.)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) allopathy
the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) allopathy
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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The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. allopathy
in opposition to homoeopathy, the treatment of disease by producing a condition of the system different from or opposite to the condition essential to the disease to be cured.

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allomorph allomorphic allopathic allopathy allopatric allopatry allophone

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