Galenical
//ɡəˈlɛnɪk(ə)l// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative letter-case form of galenical. alt-of
- 2 A medicinal preparation concocted mostly from herbs or vegetable matter., like those prescribed by Galen; a simple cure.
Adjective
- 1 Of, relating to, or supporting the principles and practices of Galen. not-comparable
"About 1540 the furibund character of syphilis began to disappear. Probably inherited immunity played a part in this as well as the fact that the Galenical physicians, stirred up by the assaults of Paracelsus, took a more active part in treatment."
- 2 galenic
Example
More examples"About 1540 the furibund character of syphilis began to disappear. Probably inherited immunity played a part in this as well as the fact that the Galenical physicians, stirred up by the assaults of Paracelsus, took a more active part in treatment."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Galenic + -al.
Etymology 2
Named after Galen, the Greek physician and writer of the second century.
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