GALENIC

Etymology

Adjective

galenic

of, or containing galena

Anagrams

• angelic

Etymology

Adjective

Galenic (not comparable)

of, or relating to Galen, his followers, principles or practices, especially relating to vegetable preparations used as remedies

Anagrams

• angelic

Source: Wiktionary


Ga*len"ic, Ga*len"ic*al (, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or containing, galena.

Ga*len"ic, Ga*len"ic*al, an. Etym: [From Galen, the physician.]

Definition: Relating to Galen or to his principles and method of treating diseases. Dunglison. Galenic pharmacy, that branch of pharmacy which relates to the preparation of medicines by infusion, decoction, etc., as distinguished from those which are chemically prepared.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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