allopathy

/əˈlɑpəθi/
noun
  1. A system of medical treatment that uses drugs or surgery to treat diseases by producing effects opposite to the symptoms (the standard Western medical approach).
    • The doctor explained that allopathy focuses on curing illness with medications that counteract the symptoms.
    • Many people choose allopathy for treating infections because of its strong scientific evidence.
    • She decided to combine allopathy with acupuncture for her chronic back pain.
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