PANACEA

panacea, nostrum, catholicon, cure-all

(noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

Panacea

(noun) (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

panacea (plural panaceas or panaceæ)

A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

Something that will solve all problems.

(obsolete) The plant allheal (Valeriana officinalis), believed to cure all ills.

Synonyms

• (remedy to cure all disease): catholicon, cure-all, elixir, wonder drug

• (solution to all problems): miracle, magic bullet, silver bullet

• (plant): allheal, woundwort

Etymology

Proper noun

Panacea

(Greek god) The goddess/personification of healing, remedies, cures and panaceas (medicines, salves, ointments and other curatives). She is a daughter of Asclepius and Epione.

Coordinate terms

• (Parents): Asclepius, Epione

• (Sisters): Aceso, Aglaea, Hygieia, Iaso, Meditrina

• (Brothers): Machaon, Podaleirios, Telesphoros, Aratus

Source: Wiktionary


Pan`a*ce"a, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

1. A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The herb allheal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PARASITISM

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