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allopathy

[/əˈlɒpəθi/]
nounfemininepl: allopathies
alopatia
1. A system of medical practice that treats disease by using remedies (such as drugs or surgery) that produce effects opposite to those produced by the disease being treated
Allopathy is the most common form of medicine practiced in Western countries.
A alopatia é a forma mais comum de medicina praticada nos países ocidentais.
2. Conventional or orthodox medicine as opposed to alternative or complementary medicine
Many patients choose allopathy over homeopathy for treating acute illnesses.
Muitos pacientes escolhem a alopatia em vez da homeopatia para tratar doenças agudas.
Synonyms
conventional medicineorthodox medicineWestern medicine
Antonyms
homeopathynaturopathyalternative medicine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alopatia
standard term used in medical contexts
Portugal
alopatia
standard term used in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

allopathic medicine
allopathic treatment
practicing allopathy
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