Apocleisis

An exclusion, (from aversari). But Hippocrates uses the word, from whence it is derived, to express a loathing of food.

Apocope

(of from, and to cut). See

Abscissio.

Apocrisis

(From and to secrete from).

See Eccrisis.

Apocrusticon

(From to repel). An epithet for a remedy of a repelling and astringent qua-lily.

Apocyesis

(From ,pario). A birth, or bringing forth of a child.

Apocyma

(From and a wave). The composition of wax and pitch used to preserve the ships' bottoms; and, after a long continuance in sea water, it was supposed to attain some peculiar virtue.

Apocynon

(From and a dog,) so called, because it was formerly worn round the neck to keep off surly dogs. A little bone in the left side of a frog, formerly held in great esteem.

Apocynum

(From and ,a dog). Dog's bane, or poison for dogs. See Hippomanes, and Peri-ploca.

Apocyrtumena

(From and gibsous). It is spoken of tumours forming into a kind of cone, when suppurated and ready to discharge.

Apodacrytica

(From signifying negatively, and a tear). They are medicines which first excite, and then evacuate, the superfluous moisture of the eyes. Such are onions, celadine, hellebore, etc.'

Apodyterium

(From to unclothe and to put off.) A private room before the entrance into the baths, where the bathers undressed themselves; or the chamber where patients unclothe themselves, previous to an operation. It is also called conisterium and spoliarium.

Apceum

(from α, neg. and of some quality.) Void of all sensible qualities, possessing neither astringency, acrimony, nor any other remarkable faculty, as water amongst moist substances, and starch amongst dry. It is similar to substances, according to Galen, more nutritious than even acrimonious or bitter ones.