This section is from the book "The London Dispensatory", by Anthony Todd Thomson. Also available from Amazon: PDR: Physicians Desk Reference.
Congius, | c, a gallon. |
Octarius, | o, a pint. |
Fluid uncia, | f |
Fluid drachma, | f3j., 1/160 of a pint. |
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Libra, |
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Uncia, |
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Drachma, | 3j, drachm. |
Scrupulus, | Э j., a scruple. |
Granum, | gr., a grain. |
Cyathus, a wineglass, = f
j ss. of any aqueous infusion, decoction, or mixture. Poculum, a teacup, = f
iv. Cochleare majus, a table spoonful, = f3iv. of aqueous fluids f3iij. of alcoholic. Cochleare minimum, a tea-spoonful, = f3ss. of aqueous fluids : =
xx. of alcoholic: = 3j. to 3ij. of conserves: = Э ss.
to Э j. of light powders : = 3ss. to Эy. of heavy, not metallic: = 3j to Эiv. of metallic. Manipulus, a handful. Pugillus. a pinch, lifted between the thumb and the fore and second finger.
 
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