MERCURIALIST

Etymology

Noun

mercurialist (plural mercurialists)

(archaic, medicine) A doctor who uses mercury or supports its use in medicine.

Source: Wiktionary


Mer*cu"ri*al*ist, n.

1. One under the influence of Mercury; one resembling Mercury in character.

2. (Med.)

Definition: A physician who uses much mercury, in any of its forms, in his practice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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