allopath

An allopath examines a patient in a clinic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A practitioner of allopathy: "allopath" refers to a physician who treats disease using methods that produce effects opposite to the symptoms, typically through conventional medicine (e.g., drugs, surgery), as opposed to homeopathy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient sought advice from an allopath for her chronic pain. (A conventional medical doctor.)
  • Many allopaths prescribe antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. (Doctors using standard medical treatments.)

Advanced Usage

• "Allopath in practice": an allopath actively working in the medical field.
  • The hospital employs both allopaths and homeopaths to offer diverse treatments. (Conventional and alternative doctors.)

Variants and Related Words

• Allopathy (noun): the system of medical practice that treats disease by using remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the disease itself.

  • Allopathy is the dominant form of medicine in most Western countries. (Conventional medical system.)

• Allopathic (adjective): relating to or practicing allopathy.

  • She received allopathic treatment for her infection. (Conventional medical care.)

Synonyms

• Conventional doctor: a physician practicing standard mainstream medicine.
• Medical doctor (MD): a licensed physician trained in allopathic medicine.
• Orthodox physician: a doctor following traditional Western medical methods.

Related Idioms

• "Go the allopathic route": to choose conventional medical treatment over alternative therapies.
  • After trying herbal remedies, she decided to go the allopathic route and see a specialist. (She opted for standard medicine.)