Allopathy

History of Medicine, Pharmacology

Also known as: Allopathic medicine

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This article defines allopathy as a term introduced by Samuel Hahnemann to contrast with homeopathy. It explains the etymology of the word, derived from Greek roots meaning 'other' and 'suffering'.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ALLOPATHY (from Greek allos—other and pathos—suffering), a term introduced by the Leipzig physician Hahnemann (Samuel Hahnemann, 1775–1843) as the opposite of homeopathy (see).

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“Allopathy.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/allopathy/