altropathy
|al-tro-pa-thy|
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/ælˈtrɒpəθi/
treatment by opposites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altropathy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'pathos,' meaning 'suffering.'
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'pathos' combined to form the term 'allopathy,' which evolved into 'altropathy' in modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'treatment by opposites,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of medical practice that aims to treat disease by using remedies that produce effects different from those produced by the disease itself.
Altropathy often involves the use of medications that counteract the symptoms of a disease.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 14:51