Alexiteric

Alexiteric
Alexiteric A*lex`i*ter"ic, n. [Gr. ? a remedy, an amulet: cf. F. alexit[`e]re, LL. alexiterium.] (Med.) A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases, and the effects of poison in general. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster] ||

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