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.