Allopathetically

/ˌæloʊpəˈθɛtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of or according to the principles of allopathy; using conventional medical treatment methods.

Etymology

From allopathetic + -ally suffix. Standard adverbial formation describing allopathic practice.

Kelly Says

When a doctor treats allopathetically, they're following the opposite-symptom approach—antibiotics fight infection, painkillers fight pain—it's the commonsense medicine most of us know.

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