ALEXIPHARMIC

Etymology

Noun

alexipharmic (plural alexipharmics)

An antidote to poison.

Adjective

alexipharmic (comparative more alexipharmic, superlative most alexipharmic)

Acting against poison.

Source: Wiktionary


A*lex`i*phar"mic, n. (Med.)

Definition: An antidote against poison or infection; a counterpoison.

A*lex`i*phar"mic, A*lex`i*phar"mic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. alexipharmaque.] (Med.)

Definition: Expelling or counteracting poison; antidotal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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