Definition:
The term "allopathy" was invented by German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Allopathy is derived from the Greek words allo, (meaning opposite) and pathos (meaning suffering). Allopathy is the use of medicine/treatment focused on eliminatiing the disease or alleviating the symptoms. The philosophy of allopathy is the extreme opposite of homeopathy.
The term "allopathy" was invented by German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Allopathy is derived from the Greek words allo, (meaning opposite) and pathos (meaning suffering). Allopathy is the use of medicine/treatment focused on eliminatiing the disease or alleviating the symptoms. The philosophy of allopathy is the extreme opposite of homeopathy.
Pronunciation: all-o-path-e
