1. Medical practice based on scientific research, evidence-based treatments, and established clinical protocols; allopathic medicine
Conventional medicine relies on pharmaceuticals and surgery to treat diseases.
A medicina convencional depende de fármacos e cirurgia para tratar doenças.
2. Mainstream or orthodox medical practice as opposed to alternative or complementary medicine
Many patients combine conventional medicine with herbal remedies.
Muitos pacientes combinam medicina convencional com remédios à base de plantas.