1. a system of medical practice that treats disease by using remedies (such as drugs or surgery) that produce effects different from or opposite to those produced by the disease itself
Usage: contrasted with homeopathy; standard medical practice in most Western countries

Examples

• Allopathy relies on scientific evidence and clinical trials to develop treatments.
• Most doctors practice allopathy, using antibiotics to fight bacterial infections.
• The distinction between allopathy and alternative medicine is important in healthcare discussions.
• Allopathic medicine has made significant advances in treating cancer over the past decades.
• Insurance companies typically cover allopathic treatments more readily than alternative therapies.