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Alexiteric
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What's The Definition Of Alexiteric?Synonyms | Synonyms for Alexiteric: Related Terms | Find terms related to Alexiteric: See Also | Alexiteric In Webster's Dictionary \A*lex`i*ter"ic\, Alexiterical \A*lex`i*ter"ic*al\,
a. [Gr. ? fit to keep off or help, fr. ? one who keeps off,
helper; ? to keep off: cf. F. alexit[`e]re.] (Med.)
Resisting poison; obviating the effects of venom;
alexipharmic.
\A*lex`i*ter"ic\, n. [Gr. ? a remedy, an amulet: cf. F. alexit[`e]re, LL. alexiterium.] (Med.) A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases, and the effects of poison in general. --Brande & C. |
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