| allopath | 1. One who is a practitioner of allopathy. 2. Erroneously, a traditional medical physician, as distinguished from eclectic or homeopathic practitioners. Synonym: allopathist. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| allopathic | Relating to allopathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| allopathic keratoplasty | Corneal transplant with donor material of glass, plastic, or other inert material. (05 Mar 2000) |
| allopathist | 1. One who is a practitioner of allopathy. 2. Erroneously, a traditional medical physician, as distinguished from eclectic or homeopathic practitioners. Synonym: allopathist. (05 Mar 2000) |
| allopathy | 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. Origin: Gr. Other + suffering, to suffer: cf. G. Allopathie, F. Allopathie. See Pathos. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |