allopathy Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself
WordNet
Al*lop"a*thy noun
Etymology
Gr. other + suffering, , , to suffer: cf. G.Definitions
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.