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alexiteric
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a-lexˊi-ter′ic
(ȧ-lĕksˊĭ-tĕr′ĭk)
, a-lexˊi-ter′ic-al
(ȧ-lĕksˊĭ-tĕr′ĭ-kal)
, } Adj.
[Gr.
ἀλεξητήριοσ
fit to keep off or help, fr. ἀλεξητήρ
one who keeps off, helper; ἀλέξειν
to keep off: cf. F. alexitère
.] (Med.)
Resisting poison; obviating the effects of venom; alexipharmic.
a-lexˊi-ter′ic
,Noun.
[Gr.
ἀλεξητήριον
a remedy, an amulet: cf. F. alexitère
, LL. alexiterium
.] (Med.)
A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases, and the effects of poison in general.
Brande & C.