allopath


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al·lo·path

(ăl′ə-păth′) also al·lop·a·thist (ə-lŏp′ə-thĭst)
n.
One who practices or advocates allopathy.
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allopath

(ˈæləˌpæθ) or

allopathist

n
(Medicine) a person who practises or is skilled in allopathy
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allopathy, allopath, allopathist - Another word for conventional medical treatment is allopathy; an allopath or allopathist is a physician.
See also related terms for physician.
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Translations

allopath

n alópata mf
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