conventional medicine
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conventional medicine
The medicine taught at universities and based on scientific knowledge. The term is often used to distinguish it from alternative healing methods.
Viele Patienten kombinieren alternative Therapien mit der Schulmedizin.
Many patients combine alternative therapies with conventional medicine.
The word is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Medizin' (medicine). It refers to the medicine that is taught at 'Schulen' (schools)—that is, universities.
Die Schulmedizin basiert auf wissenschaftlichen Studien und Beweisen.
Conventional medicine is based on scientific studies and evidence.
The term 'Schulmedizin' (conventional medicine) is almost always used to create a contrast with alternative healing methods such as homeopathy or acupuncture. In a neutral context, people usually simply say 'Medizin' (medicine).
Die Diskussion drehte sich um die Wirksamkeit von Schulmedizin im Vergleich zu Naturheilkunde.
The discussion centered on the effectiveness of conventional medicine compared with naturopathy.
The term is often used by supporters of alternative healing methods, sometimes with a critical or distancing connotation. Doctors and scientists rarely refer to their own discipline as 'Schulmedizin' (conventional medicine).
Manche Kritiker werfen der Schulmedizin vor, den Menschen nicht ganzheitlich zu betrachten.
Some critics accuse conventional medicine of not viewing the person holistically.
homeopathy
'die Homöopathie' (homeopathy) and 'die Schulmedizin' (conventional medicine) often stand in contrast in conversations about treatment. 'Homöopathie' is an alternative method using highly diluted remedies. 'Schulmedizin' means scientifically trained medicine, as taught at universities and commonly practiced in doctors' offices or hospitals. The words can be confused because both appear in the area of health and treatment. The important point is: 'Homöopathie' is a specific alternative method; 'Schulmedizin' is the contrasting term for alternative healing methods.
Lena vertraut bei einer schweren Entzündung auf die Schulmedizin.
Lena trusts conventional medicine for a serious inflammation.
Im Gespräch erzählt Frau Becker, dass sie sich für Homöopathie interessiert.
In the conversation, Ms. Becker says that she is interested in homeopathy.