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basilicon(dictionary)

ephebiatrics (iou) and basilicon (medicine)


ephebiatrics (iou)



ephebiatrics noun. M20.
[from Greek ephebos (see EPHEBE) after geriatrics, paediatrics.]
The branch of medicine that deals with adolescents and their diseases.
ephebia'trician noun an expert in or student of ephebiatrics M20.

basilicon (medicine)


basilicon
<medicine> An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or Other fatty substance.

Origin: L. Basilicon, Gr, neut. Of: cf. F. Basilicon. See Basilica.

Source: Websters Dictionary