isopathy

i·sop·a·thy

(ī-sop'ă-thē),

Treatment of disease by means of the causal agent or a product of the same disease; or treatment of a diseased organ by an extract of a similar organ from a healthy animal.
See also: homeopathy.

[iso- + G. pathos, suffering]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

isopathy

Homeopathy
A format of homeopathy in which the remedy is chosen based on identifying the offending substance that is thought to cause a set of symptoms in a patient; isopathy is thought to be effective in only about 1/3 of cases, as it ignores a person’s individual constitution.

Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

i·sop·a·thy

(ī-sop'ă-thē)

1. Treatment of disease by means of the causal agent or a product of the same disease.

2. Treatment of a diseased organ by an extract of a similar organ from a healthy animal.
See also: homeopathy

[iso- + G. pathos, suffering]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012