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Allopathy

That system of medical practice which aims to combat disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the special disease treated; -- a term invented by Hahnemann to designate the ordinary practice, as opposed to homeopathy.

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Homeopathy 94% connected

The art of curing, founded on resemblances; the theory and its practice that disease is cured (tuto, cito, et jucunde) by remedies which produce on a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Homeopathy 94% connected

The art of curing, founded on resemblances; the theory and its practice that disease is cured (tuto, cito, et jucunde) by remedies which produce on a…

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Actinotherapy noun · 78% connection

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

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Chelation noun · 78% connection

(medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning

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Coccidiosis noun · 78% connection

(veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia

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Curvature noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal; "curvature of the spine"

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Disfunction noun · 78% connection

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectil…

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Dysfunction noun · 78% connection

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectil…

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Emergency procedure noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency)

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Gauze bandage noun · 78% connection

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

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Germ theory noun · 78% connection

(medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms

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Group practice noun · 78% connection

(medicine) the practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources

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Immune carrier noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which they are immune but who can pass it on to others

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Immunity noun · 78% connection

(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease

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Low-level radioactive waste noun · 78% connection

(medicine) radioactive waste consisting of objects that have been briefly exposed to radioactivity (as in certain medical tests)

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Medicinal drug noun · 78% connection

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

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Medicine noun · 78% connection

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

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Percussor noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes

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Plessor noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes

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Plexor noun · 78% connection

(medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes

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Aroph noun · 78% connection

A barbarous word used by the old chemists to designate various medical remedies.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: system, medical, practice, aims, combat.
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Art noun · 78% connection

A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining a desired e…

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Binary noun · 78% connection

a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run…

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Binary program noun · 78% connection

a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run…

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Code noun · 78% connection

Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professi…

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Composition noun · 78% connection

The art or practice of so combining the different parts of a work of art as to produce a harmonious whole; also, a work of art conside…

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Contrastimulant adjective · 78% connection

Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a course of medical treatment based on a theory of contrastimulants.

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Cure noun · 78% connection

Medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; a method of medical treatment; as, to use the water cure.

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Defiance noun · 78% connection

The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.

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Defy verb · 78% connection

To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat with contempt; as…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: system, medical, practice, aims, combat.
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Derivative noun · 78% connection

An agent which is adapted to produce a derivation (in the medical sense).

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Different adjective · 78% connection

Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; differ…

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