THLIPSIS

Etymology

Noun

thlipsis (uncountable)

(medicine, obsolete) Compression, especially constriction of vessels by an external cause.

(Christianity) A time of hardship.

Source: Wiktionary


Thlip"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Compression, especially constriction of vessels by an external cause.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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