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(From
an apostle,)
Ung. The apostles' ointment; because it is made with twelve ingredients, exclusive of the oil and vinegar; called also dodecapharmacum.
Tereb. Venet. resinae flavae cerae. flav. gum. amnion. āā 3 xiv. rad. aristol. L. gum. oliban. et bdelli āā. 3 vi. gum. myrrh. et galban.āā .
ss. gum. opopo-nac. 3 iii- aeruginis aeris. 3 ii. litharg. 3 ix. ol. olivar.
ii. acet. q. s. ad gummi solv.
(From
to turn away).
Thus P. AEgineta expresses an aversion to food.
(From
to rub off). See
Abrasio.
(From
to lay aside, or deposit). A shop where medicines are sold; also a gal-lypot: whence apothecarius, a preparerof medicines; or, according to the present customs, the most frequent prescriber.
Rather Apophthegma, (from
to speak eloquently). See Axioma.
(From
and
to cure). A perfect cure; also a particular sort of exercise used for health.
See Therapeutics.
(From
and
heat). It is an acrimonious pickle, with mustard, vinegar, etc.,
(From
to reposit, or from
and
to place)'. The reduction of a dislocated bone.
(From
and
to press from). The dregs, or the expressed juice of a plant.
(From
and
to bring forth).
Abortive.
Or Apotropai A, (from ![]()
to avert). See Amuleta.
(From
to boil). A decoction.
See Coctio.
(From
and
to ferment).
Fermented.
 
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