What is another word for Allopathist?

Pronunciation: [alˈɒpəθˌɪst] (IPA)

The term allopathist is a medical term that is sometimes used to refer to a Western medical doctor, or a practitioner of conventional medicine. However, there are several other terms that can be used as synonyms for allopathist. These include "biomedical practitioner," "conventional medical doctor," "MD," "allopathic physician," or simply "medical doctor." These terms all refer to a medical practitioner who practices medicine based on a scientific, evidence-based approach, and who typically uses pharmaceutical drugs, surgical procedures, and other forms of medical intervention to treat their patients. While many people prefer alternative forms of medicine, allopathists are an essential part of the healthcare system and play an important role in maintaining the health of individuals and society as a whole.

What are the hypernyms for Allopathist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Allopathist

"By which I mean," continued the other, "that Miss Panney's concoction and the girl's vigorous young nature have thrown off the effects of her nap in the haunted garret, and that I am an Allopathist, whereas I ought to be a homeopathist.
"The Girl at Cobhurst"
Frank Richard Stockton
That the Allopathist has but few principles to guide him is evident from the following quotations:- Veterinary surgeon Haycock says, The profession may flatter itself that it is advancing: for my part, however, I see little or no advancement.
"The American Reformed Cattle Doctor"
George Dadd
8. Among the other passengers was a magazine contributor, writing vagaries of Indian literature, also two physicians, a somber, irrevocable, irrefragable Allopathist, and a genial homeopathist, who made a specialty of bronchitis.
"1001 Questions and Answers on Orthography and Reading"
B. A. Hathaway

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