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allopathic

Pejorative retronym. First invented by homeopaths trying to poke fun at orthodox medicine in the 1800s, the term gained new life in the 20th Century as a retronym to distinguish medical doctors (MDs) from osteopathic physicians (DOs).
"Allopathic? Bah! That allopath will feel my wrath," said the homeopath, receiving a spongebath.
by Osteo April 1, 2008
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Allopathetic

The pathetic 'cut, burn and poison' 'practices' of allopathic medicine doctors.
That doctor attempted to sell me on his allopathetic toxic drugs.
by UrbanExcellence October 11, 2011
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