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allopathy

Syllabification: (al·lop·a·thy)
Pronunciation: /əˈläpəTHē/
Definition of allopathy

noun

  • the treatment of disease by conventional means, i.e., with drugs having opposite effects to the symptoms. Often contrasted with homeopathy.

Derivatives

allopathic

Pronunciation: /ˌaləˈpaTHik/
adjective

allopathist

Pronunciation: /-THist/
noun

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