... PRONOUNCING 
MEDICAL LEXICON, 
CONTAINING 
THE CORRECT PRONUNCIATION AND DEFINITION 
OF TERMS USED IN MEDICINE AND THE 
COLLATERAL SCIENCES- 
With 
CONTAINING ABBREVIATIONS USED IN PRE- 
SCRIPTIONS, AND LIST OF POISONS 
AND THEIR ANTIDOTES 
C. H. CLEAVELAND, M.D. 
FOLRTKENTH EDITION. 
PHILADELPHIA: 
LINDSAY & BLAKISTON. 
1 8 72. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855 
BY LONGLEY BROTHERS, 
In the Clerk's Office of the District Court f .r the 
Southern District of Ohio r e f a £ t ♦ 
The Pr.nouncing Medical Lexicon .now offered 
to the public, it is hoped will be found to supply 
a desideratum long needed, but not heretofore re- 
alized. 
Among medical practitioners of our day there are 
many who are well versed in Medicine, and the 
collateral Sciences, that have not been favored with 
a University education, or a critical knowledge of 
the Languages; and as their acquaintance with 
medical Science has been mainly obtained from 
patient but solitary study of the Authors, they 
manifest a far more thorough understanding of 
the general ideas, and the philosophy, than of 
the exact meaning and pronunciation of the tech- 
nics of the profession. Hence, among those deserv- 
ing the confidence of the people, we sometimes meet 
physicians, whose mode of using, and particularly 
of pronouncing, terms in common use by writers, is 
quite unpleasant to the classical scholar; and ed- 
ucated persons are led to suppose such physicians 
as little acquainted with medical science and med- 
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PREFACE. 
ical literature, as they appear to be with the deri- 
vation, the meaning and the pronunciation of the 
technicalities with which our literature perhaps 
unnecessarily abounds. 
But when it is recollected that heretofore no at- 
tempt has been made by any author of an English 
Medical Lexicon, to give the pronunciation of med- 
ical terms, only so far as to indicate the accent, we 
ought rather to be astonished that more errors have 
not obtained than are met with. 
Students heretofore have had no guide in this 
regard, except the usages of their preceptor and tho 
Professors of the Colleges, who also have some- 
times failed to be entirely reliable, and hence the 
amusing mistakes so often discoverable in their 
conversation. A knowledge of the Phenotypic al- 
phabet, which they can acquire in a few hours at 
the farthest, will enable them to entirely conquer 
all the difficulties in the way of a correct pro- 
nunciation. 
The definitions in the pages of this work have 
been made as brief as clearness, definite qess and 
accuracy would allow,-and for the following rea- 
sons. No one expects to learn all he wishes to 
know upon any professional subject by a simple 
reference to his Dictionary. With a library at 
his command, he expects from his Lexicon to ob- 
tain the meaning, and the pronunciation of the 
terms employed by the author, and only for this 
does he consult its pa^es. But while the larger PREFACE. 
V 
works of Hobelyn, Hooper, Grant, Coxe, Dunglison, 
and others, fully answer in many instances this de- 
sire, they tend, by their very copiousness, to dis- 
tract attention from the ideas presented by the 
author; for while a person is reading the long dis- 
sertations appended to many terms, his mind is led 
far astray from the work he is perusing, and some- 
times he entirely loses sight of the argument or 
train of thought, and he returns to its pages with 
a very vague knowledge of the terms employed, as 
well as a loss of the thread of the argument. 
The same reasons for making the definitions as 
brief as lucidity would permit, has induced the 
author to make no reference to the derivation of 
words, except that he has in most instances intro- 
duced the radical in common romanic type, in con- 
nection with the words derived from it. When the 
derivation is desired, the large Medical Lexicon of 
Prof. Dunglison, which may be found in most 
Libraries, will suply the deficiency. 
In addition to the matter which properly de- 
mands admittance into the pages of a Dictionary, 
an Addendum is presented, containing the Abbre- 
viations found in Prescriptions, with the terms and 
phrases from which they are derived, together with 
a free translation of those terms and phrases into 
English. 
This last will enable medical Students and 
Druggists to read the directions appended to pre- VI 
PREFACE. 
ecriptions, and will be found peculiarly serviceable 
to those engaged in dispensing medicine. 
There is also appended a short treatise on the 
Management of Cases of Poisoning, followed by an 
Alphabetical list of Poisons and their Antidotes, by 
means of which the most approved methods of 
treatment, as well as the most approved antidotes, 
can be learned almost at a glance. 
With the hope that the plan and scope of this 
work will meet the approbation of those for whom 
it was designed, it is now submitted to their con- 
sideration by. 
The Author EXPLANATION OF THE PHONETIC ALPHABET. 
All who have thought of the matter are aware 
that there is very little analogy between the spell- 
ing of words and their pronunciation, especially in 
the English language; the result of which is, that 
no one can tell the spelling of an unfamiliar word 
from hearing it pronounced, or pronounce such a 
word from seeing its spelling; hence the necessity 
for Pronouncing Dictionaries, and the almost cease- 
less drilling of children in the difficult task of read- 
ing and spelling correctly. 
This want of consistency between orthography 
and pronunciation is the result of using an imper- 
fect alphabet, containing but twenty-six letters for 
the representation of forty-three elementary sounds. 
By the rejection of three redundant letters, ( c, q, a?,) 
and the addition of twenty new ones, and restricting 
the use of each of the forty-three to the represen- 
tation of a single sound, a simple and philosophical 
orthography is established, which makes spelling 
and pronunciation synonimous, and the art of read- 
ing very simple and easily acquired. (For inform- 
ation in regard to the use of this improved alphabet 
in teaching children and foreigners to read the com- 
mon English orthography, address the publishers of 
this work.) 
The Alphabet thus perfected affords, of course, 
the simplest means of representing pronunciation, 
and it is now employed for that purpose by various 
publishers. The use of figures, or diacritical marks, 
to indicate the ever-varying sounds of the vowels, 
has always proved perplexing, and driven students 
from the critical study of pronunciation. By a lit- 
tle observation of the alphabet on the following 
page, learning the sounds of the letters from the 
key-words, the pronunciation of the most strange 
and difficult terms in the Lexicon is made as man- 
ifest and easy as the most simple. American phonetic ^Ipbabd. 
Each letter has the sound of the italicised letter 
or letters in the illustrative words. 
Long Vowels. 
S 8 as in eel .Name 8 
E e . . earth. . . e 
da., ale ... a 
A q . . air . . . . q 
fl q, . . arms. . . q, 
0 e .. all .... 0 
(Do.. oak . . . o 
(Do.. ooze . . . tn 
Short Vowels 
I i . . ill .... it 
E e .. ell .... et 
A a . . am ... at 
CI a . . ask ... at 
0 o . . on . . . . ot 
U u . . up . . . . ut 
U u . . wood . . u.t 
Diphthongs. 
I j . . ice ... j 
O' er .. ot'l .... ©• 
7$ -5 . . ow\ . . . ~s 
H U . . dwpe. . . q, 
Coalescents. 
Y y . . yea. . . .ya 
W w . . way . . wa 
Breathing. 
H h . . 7tay . . ha 
Explodents. 
P p as inpo\e Name pe 
B b . . Jowl... bs 
T t . . toe . . . te 
D d . . doe ... de 
0 q . . cheer . . qa 
J j . .jeer . . . ja 
K k . . /ring, can ka 
G g . . #ame . . ga 
Continuants. 
F £ . . /ear . . . ef 
V v . . veer. . . V8 
R t . . ^igh . . it 
cl d . . thy ... da 
S s . seal . . . es 
Z z . . zeal . . . ze 
X J . . sAall . . ij 
X g . . vision . . 3a 
Liquids. 
R r . . rare . . . ur 
LI.. Zull ... el 
Nasals 
Mm., main . . era 
N n . . none . . en 
Mg.. sin# . . . ig 
* n (French') nearly g lexirun. 
A CONDENSED VOCABULARY OF DEFINITIONS 
AND PRONUNCIATIONS. 
A, a, when prefixed to Greek derivatives, means 
without, as aphonia, without a voice. 
K, or a a, meaning of equal parts, used in writing 
prescriptions. 
AAA amalgam. 
Abaissement, A-bas-mqh; falling. 
Abalienation, Ab-al-yen-a-Jon; corporeal or men- 
tal decay. 
Abarem Teno, A-ba-rem Te-mo; a Brazilian tree. 
Abaptiston, A-bap-tis-ton; the perforating portion 
of the trephine. 
Abarticulation, Ab-qr-tik-yq-la-jon; diarthrosis; 
a joint admitting extensive motion. 
Abdomen, Ab-d6-men; the lower part of the body; 
the belly. 
Abdominal Cavity, Ab-ddm-i-nal Kav-i-ti;. the 
cavity within the peritoneum is strictly so called, 
excluding the kidneys and pelvic viscera. 
Abdominal Pregnancy, - Preg-nan-si; pregnancy 
when the fcetus is above the uterus, in the ovaduct. 
Abdominal Regions, - Re-jonz; divisions of the 
abdomen as into the epigastric, umbilical, hypo- 
gastric, hypochondriac, lumbar, iliac, inguinal, and 
pubic regions. 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Abductor Oculi, Ab-duk-tor Ok'yq,-lj; muscle that 
draws the eyeball from the nose. 
Abductor Labiorum, - Lab-i-6-rum; lifters of the 
angles of the mouth. 
Abductor, Ab-duk-tor; name of the muscles which 
draw parts from the axis of the bodv. 
Abductor Indicis Manus, - In-cft-sis Ma-nus; 
muscle of the first finger. 
Abductor Longus Pollicis, - Lorj-gus P61-i-sis; 
muscle of the thumb. 
Abductor Indicis Pedis, - In-di-sis Ped-is;- 
muscle of the large toe. 
Abelmoschus, fl-bel-mos-kus; an evergreen shrub. 
ABERRATiON.Ab-er-a-jbn; a dislocation, or other de- 
parture from nature. 
Abies, A-bj-ez; fir, an evergreen tree. 
Ablactation, Ab-lak-ta-jbn; drying up of milk. 
Ablepsia, Ab-lep-si-a; blindness. 
Ablution, Ab-h^-Jon; washing; cleansing. 
Abnormal, Ab-ner-mal; unnatural; irregular. 
Abortion, A-bor-Jon; premature birth; miscarriage. 
Abortives, A-bor-tivz; medicines to cause miscar- 
riage. 
Abouchement, A-btof-mtpi; anastomosis; union of 
the extremities of the blood vessels. 
Abracadabra, Ab-ra-ka-dab-ra; a superstitious 
charm or amulet. 
Abrasion, Ab-ra-^on; loss of skin or other membra- 
nous surface. 
Abscess, Ab'ses; cavity containing pus. 
Abscission, Ab-siy-on; the cutting away of a part. 
Absinthium, Ab-sir.-ti-um; wormwood. 
Absorbents. Ab-serb-ents; in anatomy, the lacteal 
and lymphatic vessels; in therapeutics, the calcare- 
ous earths. [sucking up 
Absorption, Ab-sorp-Jon; the act of taking, or 
Abstergent, Ab-ster-jent; cleansing; purifying. 
Abuta, A-bii-ta; Pareira brava. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Acacia, A-ka-Ji-a; a genus in the Linnman system 
of plants, one species of which yields gum arabio. 
Acapatila, A-ka-pat-i-la; long pepper. 
Aoardiao, A-kqr-di-ak; without a heart. 
Acarus, A-ka-rus; an insect infesting the skin. 
" Scabiei, - Ska-bg-j; the itch insect. 
Accelerator Urinas, Ak-sel-er-a-tor Yn,-rj-ne; a 
muscle of the penis and perineum. 
Accessory, Ak'ses-o-ri: belonging to; assisting. 
Access, zVk'ses; commencement; paroxysm. 
Accidental, Ak-si-den-tal; that which occurs out 
of the usual course. 
Acclimated, Ak'li-mat-ed; accustomed to a climate. 
Accoucheur, Ak-m-jer; a male practitioner of 
midwifery. 
Accoucheuse, Ak-co-jez; a midwife. 
Accoucement, A-kc6J-mqn; child-birth. 
Accretion, A-kre-jon; increase. 
Acephalobraohus, A-sef-a-lo-brak-us; a foetus 
without head or arms. 
Aoephalochirus, A-sef-a-lo-kj-rus; a monster with- 
out head or hands. 
Acephalous, A-sef-a-lus; without a head. 
Acephalocyst, A-sef-a-lo-sist; hydatiform vesicle. 
Acer Saccharinum, fl'ser Sak-a-rj-num; sugar ma- 
ple. [astringency. 
Acerbity, A-s^r-bi-ti; sourness, with bitterness and 
Aceric Acid, A-ser-ik As'id; acid found in maple. 
Acescent, A-ses-ent; liable to become sour. 
Acestor, A-ses-tor; a physician. 
Acestoris, A-ses-tor-is; a female physician. 
Acetabulum, As-e-tab-yt[-lum; cavity receiving the 
head of the thigh bone, at the hip joint. 
Acetate, As'g-tat; a salt; with acetic acid. 
Acetioa, A-set-i-ka; preparations of vinegar. 
Acetone, As'g-tan; pyro-acetic ether. 
Aoetum, A-se-tum; vinegar. 
Achanaca, Ak-a-na-ka; an African plant. 12 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Achaovan, Ak-a-6-van; Egyptian chamomile. 
Achillea, Ak-il-g-a; a genus of medicinal plant. 
" Millefolium, - Mil-e-f6-li-um; yarrow. 
Achillis Tendo, A-kil-is Ten-da; the tendon of the 
heel. 
Achor. El'kor: a small acuminated pustule which 
suppurates and ends in scab. 
Achromatopsia, Ak-ra-ma-top-si-a;deranged vision, 
with inability to distinguish colors. 
Achylosis, Ak-i-la-sis; defective formation of chyle. 
Achymosis, Ak-i-ma-sis; defective formation of 
chyme. 
Acicular, A-sik-yq,-lar; needle-shaped. 
Acid, As'id; a compound which neutralizes alkalies. 
Acidifiable, A-sid-i-fj-a-bl; capable of being con- 
verted into acids. 
Acidity, A-sid-i-ti; sourness. 
Acidimeter, As-id-im-e-ter; an instrument for 
measuring the acidity of liquids-or their density. 
Acidulous, A-sid-yq-lus; slightly acid. 
Acinesia, A-sin-e-xi-a; rest. 
Acme, Ak'me; the height of a disease. 
Acne, Ak'ng; pimples chiefly appearing on the face. 
" Rosacea, - Ra-za-Jg-a: carbuncled face. 
Aconitina, Ak-a-ni-tj-na; the alkaloid of aconite. 
Aconite. Ak'a-njt; wolf's-bane. 
Acorus Calamus, Ak'a-rus Kal-a-mus; sweet-flag. 
Acoumeter, A-kib-mg-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring the degree of hearing. 
Acouophonia, Ak-®-o-f6-ni-a; auscultatory per- 
cussion. 
Acoustics, A-k<f>s-tiks; belonging to the ear. 
Acraipala, Ak-ra-ip-a-la; remedies against the ef- 
fect of drunkenness. 
Acrania, A-kra-ni-a; without a cranium. 
Acrid, Ak'rid; pungent: irritating. 
Acrinia, A-krin-i-a; a suspension of the secretions. 
Acrimony, Ak'ri-ma-ni; pungency. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
13 
Acrodynia, Ak-ro-din-i-a: a painful affection of the 
wrists and ankles. 
AcromaniA, Ak-ro-ma-ni-a; incurable madness. 
Acromial. A-kro-mi-al; belonging to the acromion. 
Acromion, A-krco-mi-on; the top of the shoulder. 
Acrus, Ak'rus; the top. 
Aot^ea, Ak-ts-a; cohosh. [black cohosh. 
Act^ea Racemosa, - Ras-e-ma-sa; black snake root; 
Actual Cautery, Akt'yq,-al Ke-ter-i; application 
of red hot iron in the treatment of disease. 
Acuminated, A-ki[-min-at-ed; pointed like a needle. 
Acupuncture, A-kii-pupkt-yur; oriental method of 
bleeding, by plunging needles into the soft parts, 
now practiced in certain diseases. 
Acus, Ak'us; needle. 
Adaca, Ad'a-ka; a Malabar plant. [larynx. 
Ad am's Apple, Ad'amz Ap'l; thyroid cartilage of the 
Adde, Ad'e; add, used in prescriptions. 
Addendo, A-den-dca; by adding. 
Addendus, A-den-dus; to be added. 
Additamentum, A-dit-a-men-tum; superadded, as 
the prolongation of certain sutures of the skull. 
Adductor, A-diik-tor; name of muscles which draw 
parts towards the axis of the body. 
Adducens Oculi, A-di[-senz Ok'yq,-Ij; strait inter- 
nal muscle of the eye. 
Aden, Ad'en; a gland; a bubo. 
Adenalgia, Ad-en-al-ji-a; pain in a gland. 
Adenitis. Ad-en-j-tis; inflammation of a gland. 
Adenography, Ad-en-dg-ra-fi, / description of the 
Adenology, Ad-en-61-a-ji, i glands. 
Adeno Meningeal, A-den-o-Mg-nin-js-al; affecting 
the glands and mucous membrane, as in dothin-en- 
Adeps, Ad'eps; fat. [teritis. 
" Suill^e, - Si^-il-g; hog's lard- 
" Ovilli, - Q-vil-j; mutton suet. 
Anserina, - An-ser-j-na; goose's grease. 
Prep irata, - Prep-a-ra-ta; prepared lard 14 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Adhesion, Ad-hs-jon; union of parts. 
Adhesive, Ad-he-siv; sticking; uniting; applied tc in- 
flammation terminating in adhesion between sur- 
faces, and to plasters which adhere closely to the 
skin. 
Adipose, Ad'i-pos; fatty. 
Adipooere, Ad-i-po-ser; fatty degeneration of mus- 
eu ar fibre when long exposed to moisture, resem- 
bling spermaceti. 
Adipsia, A-dip-si-a; absence of thirst. 
Adipson, A-dip-son; a medicine which relieves thirst. 
Adipsos, A-dip-sos; liquorice. 
Adjuvant, Ad'jq-vant; auxiliary. 
Adjutor Partus, Ad-jq-tor Pqr-tus; midwife. 
Ad Libitum, Ad Lib-i-tum: at pleasure. 
Adragant, Ad'ra-gant; tragacanth. 
Admoveatur, Ad-ma-ve-a-fur; let it be applied. 
Adnata, Ad-na-ta; the external covering of the eye 
conjunctive. [rity 
Adolescence, Ad-u-les-ens; youth verging on matu- 
Adventitious, Ad-ven-tif-us; accidental. 
Adynamic, A-di-nam-ik; vital debility. 
JEdcea, 8-de-u; genital organs. [gans. 
JEdcealogy, 8-de-al-Q-ji; treatise on the genital or- 
^Edoptosis, 8-dop-to-sis; prolapsus of the uterus. 
jEgophonism, 8^a-fo-niz-m; sound of the voice in 
auscultation, resembling the bleaWng of a goat. 
jEque, 8'kws; equally; used in prescriptions. 
Aer, fl'er; the atmosphere; air. 
Aerate, U'er-at; to impregnate with air by mechan- 
ical pressure, as in the manufacture of mineral or 
aerated waters. [gas. 
Aeriform, fl'er-i-ferm; having the form of the air 
Aerometer, El-er-om-e-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring the bulk of gases. 
^Eruginous, 8-rd>-jin-us; resembling verdigris. 
^Erugo, 8-rdo-go; copper; the rust of copper. 
jEs, Es; copper; brass. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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^Esculapius, Es-kq-la-pi-us; the god of medicine; 
name of an ancient physician. 
J^sculus Hippocastanum, Es'kq,-lus Hip-G>-kas-ta- 
num; horse-chestnut. 
JEsthetica, Es-tet-i-ka; diseases or agents affecting 
the sensation. 
jEtas, 8'tas; age. [ations. 
jEther, 8'ter; the name of several officinal prepar- 
A^therial, 8-ts-ri-al; made with an aether. 
^Etherization, 8-ter-i-za-Jon; stupefying with 
aether. [oxides. 
ASthiops, 8'ti-ops; a name anciently given to black 
^Ethiops Mineral, - Min-er-al; black oxide of mer- 
cury. 
Aetiology,8-ti-61-G>-ji; doctrine of morbid causes. 
Afferent, Af'er-ent; name of lymphatics conveying 
lymph to the glands; also nerves which convey im- 
pressions to the brain. 
Affectus, A-fek-tus; passion; disease. 
Affinity, A-fin-i-ti; chemical attraction. 
Afflux, Af'luks; the act of flowing to. 
Affluxion, A-fluk-fon; accumulation of fluids. 
After-Pains, Qf'ter-Panz; pains occuring soon after 
delivery. [room. 
Agaric, Ag'a-rik; fungus of the oak: a styptic mush- 
Agave Americana, A-ga-ve A-mer-i-ka-na; Ameri- 
can aloe. [snake's master. 
Agave Virginica, A-ga-ve Ver-jin-i-ka; rattle- 
Agenesis, A-jen-e-sis; imperfect development of any 
part of the body. [er. 
Agglutinate; A-gli[-tin-at; to unite: to stick togeth- 
Aglutition, Ag-hi-tif-on; impossibility of swallow- 
Agonia, A-go-ni-a; impotence; sterility. [ing. 
Agrimony, Ag'ri-ma-ni; a species of eupatorium. 
Agripp^e, A-grip-e; births in which the feet present. 
Ague, H'gq,; chill, the cold stage of an intermittent. 
Ague-Cake, H'gqKak; enlarged spleen, after inter- 
mittents. 16 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Ague-Drops, a'gq-Drops; Fowler's solution; arseni- 
ate oi potash. 
Agul, A-giil; the shrub which produces manna. 
Aiguille, A-gws-yg; a needle. 
Ala, ff'la; a wing, as of a bone or organ. 
Al.e, H'lg; wings. 
Alaris, A-la-ris; wing-shaped. 
Albino, Al-bj-n©; a person whose skin, hair, and iris 
are white, the pigmentum nigrum being absent. 
Albuginea Oculi, Al-bq,-jin-g-a Ok'yq,-lj; tunic of 
the eye, under the conjunctiva. 
Albuginea Testis, - Tes-tis; internal coat of the 
testicle. 
Albugineous, Al-bq,-jin-g-us; a term applied to text- 
■ ures, humors, &c., which are perfectly white. 
Albugo, Al-bi{-go; a white speck in the eye; leucoma. 
Albuginitis, Al-bt^-jin-j-tis; inflammation of the 
albugineous tissues. 
Albumen, Al-bq,-men; an element found in animals 
and vegetables, and which constitutes the chief part 
of the white of eggs. 
Albuminous Urine, Al-bq,-min-us Yq-rin; 
Albuminuria, Al-b^-mi-ni^-ri-a; 
urine 
containing albumen. 
Alchemists, Al'kg-mists; ancient chemists, who 
sought to transmute baser metals into gold by the 
processes of the laboratory, &c. [alchemists. 
Alchemy, Al'kg-mi; the science cultivated by the 
Alcohol, Al'ko-hol; rectified spirits of wine. 
Alcoometer, Al-ka- 6m -g-ter; an instrument to 
determine the proportion of spirit in any vinous 
liquid. 
Alembic, A-lem-bik; a chemical utensil used ;n dis- 
tillation. 
Aletris Farinosa, Al'g-tris Far-i-no-sa; star grass. 
Aletrine, Al'g-trgn; proximate principle of the 
aletris. [poison. 
Alexipharmic, A-leks-i-fqr-mik; an antidote to MEDICAL LEXICON. 
17 
Alienatio Mentis, Hl-yen-a-fi-w Meu-tis; insanity 
or delusion. 
Aliform, Al'i-form: wing-like. 
Aliment, Al'i-ment; any kind of food. 
Alimentary Canal, Al-i-men-ta-ri Ka-nal: the 
entire passage through which the food passes from 
the mouth to the anus. 
Alkalescent; Al-ka-les-ent; slightly alkaline. 
Alk ali Al'ka-lj; a substance which neutralizes acids, 
aspotassa,soda, and ammonia; they change vegetable 
blues to green. 
Alkalimeter, Al-ka-lim-g-ter; an instrument for 
determining the proportion of alkali in any given 
substance. 
Alkaline, Al'ka-ljn; having the properties of alkalies. 
Alkaloid, Al'ka-lffd; an active principle of plants 
which is found to possess the nature of alkaline 
salts, as quinia in cinchona, morphia in opium, &c. 
Allantois, A-lan-ters; the name applied to a cer- 
tain membrane in the foetus. 
Alliaceous, Al-i-a-Jus; similar to garlic. 
Alhi Radix, Al'i-j Ra-diks: roots or bulbs of garlic. 
Allium. Al'i-um; garlic, a plant used medicinally. 
Allium Cepa, Al'i-um Sg-pu; the onion. 
Allium Porrum, Al'i-um Por-um; the leek. 
Allopathy A-16p-a-6i; the system of curing byop- 
posit.s, "contraria contrariis curantur." 
Allotropism, Al'o-tro-piz-m; changing of chemical 
quality under certain conditions. 
Allspice. Orspjs; pimento berries. 
Aloe, AI'q; a genus of plants. 
Aloes, AI'qz; the inspissated juice of the aloe. 
" Socotorina, Sok-a-trj-na; 
" Hepatica, Hs-pat-i-ka; 
" Caballina, Kab-a-lj-na; 
different species 
of aloes. 
Aloetic Acid, A1-q et-ik As'id; precipitate procured 
by heating nitric acid on aloes. 
Alopecia, Al-w-pe-Ji-a; loss of hair; morbid baldness. 18 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Alteratives, 01'ter-a-tivz; medicines intended to 
change the morbid action, by restoring the healthy 
functions of secretion, &e., by a gradual process. 
Alternis Horis, Al-ter-nis Horis; every other hour; 
used in prescriptions. 
Althea Al-tg-a; marsh mallow. 
Altheus Al-te-us; a physician. 
Alum, Al'um; sulphate of alumina and potassa. 
Alum Whey, Al'um Hwa; made by agitating alum 
with milk. 
Alumina A-hl-min-a; argillaceous earth or clay, con- 
taining the essential principle of alum. 
Aluminum, A-lq-mi-num; metallic base of alumina. 
Alusia. A-hX-^i-a; illusion. 
Alvearium, Al-vg-a-ri-um; external opening of the 
car. 
Alveolar, Al-ve-o-lar; name of vessels, &c., be- 
longing to the alveoli. 
Alveolus, Al-ve-o-lus; the bony sockets of the teeth. 
Alvine, Al'vgn; relating to the intestines. 
Amalgam, A-mal-gam; quicksilver combined with 
any other metal. 
Amara Dulcis, A-ma-ra Dal-sis; the solanum dul- 
camara, or woody nightshade. 
Amarus. A-ma-rus; bitter. 
Amaurosis, Am-e-ro-sis; a paralysis of the optic 
nerve. [trie. 
Amber, Am'ber; a bituminous substance, highly elec- 
Ambergris, Am'ber-gris; a concretion found in the 
intestines of the sperm whale. 
Ambidexter, Am-bi-deks-ter; using either hand 
with equal dexterity. 
Amblosis. Am-blo-sis; abortion. 
Amblyopia, Am-bli-6-pi-a: 
Amblyosmos. Am-bli-os-mos; 
Ambulatory, Am'bq,-la-to-ri; 
Ambulaat, Am-bi^-lant 
dimness of sight. 
wandering. 
Amenorrhiea, A-men-o-rg-a; absence of the menses MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Amenorrhcea Emansionis, A-men-o-ie-a 8-man-.fi- 
p-nis; chlorosis; delay of the menses. 
Amenorrhcea Suppressionis, - Su-pref-i-6-nis; 
suppressed menstruation. 
Amentia, A-men-fi-a; without mind. 
Ammonia, A-m<f>-ni-a; volatile alkali. 
Ammoniac, A-ma-ni-ak; muriate of ammonia; am- 
moniacal salt. 
Ammoniacum A-mo-ni-a-kum; concrete juice of the 
dorema ammoniacum. 
Amnesia, Am-ne-fi-u; loss of memory. 
Amnion, Am'ni-on; 
Amnios, Am'ni-os; 
the inner envelope of the foetus 
in utero. 
Amniotic Acid, Am-ni-dt-ik As'id; found in the 
liquor amnii. 
Amnitis, Am-nj-tis; inflammation of the amnion. 
Amorphous, A-mor-fus; 
Anideus. An-i-dg-us; 
shapeless; irregular. 
Amomum, A-mw-mum; an East Indian plant; ginger 
and cardamom are species. 
Amor, Am'or; love. 
Amphi, Am'fi; both; around; on all sides. 
Amphiarthrosis, Am-fi-ar-tr<5-sis; a peculiar mix- 
ed articulation, permitting but slight motion. 
Amphidexius. Am-fi-deks-i-us; ambidexter. 
Amphidiarthrosis, Am-fi-dj-ar-tra-sis; a movable 
joint. • 
Amphoric, Am-for-ik; a sound like blowing into a 
decanter; heard in auscultating the chest in certain 
diseases; cavernous. 
Ampulla, Am-piil-a; a bottle; a receiver. 
Amputation, Am-pq,-ta-Jon; the act of cutting off. 
Amulet, Am'yi|-let; a charm; something worn to pro- 
tect from injury. 
Amygdala, A-mig-da-la; the almond. 
Amygdale, A-mig-da-le, the tonsil. 
Amygdaline, A-mig-da-len; the bitter principle of 
a, mo nds. 20 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Amygdalitis, A-mig-da-ij-tis; inflammation of the 
Amylaceous, Am-i-la-Jus; starchy. [tonsil. 
Amylum, Am'i-lum; starch. 
Amyris, Am'i-ris; a balsamic tree; balsam of Gilead. 
Amyos, Ain'i-os; weak in muscles. 
Ana, An'a; aa; of each, used in prescriptions. 
Anemia, A-ne-mi-a; bloodlessness. 
Anaemic, An-em-ik; pertaining to anaemia. 
Anal, fl'nal; relating to the anus. 
Analdia, An-al-di-u; defective nutrition. 
Analeptic, An-a-lep-tik; restorative. 
Analgesia, An-al-js-Ji-a; absence of pain. 
Anesthesia, An-es-te-Ji-a; suspended sensibility. 
Anagraph, An'a-graf; a prescription. 
Analogue, An'a-log, a counterpart. 
Analysis, An-al-i-sis; resolution of a compound body 
into its elements. 
Anandria, An-an-dri-a; want of manhood. 
Anaphia, An-af-ua; loss of the sense of touch. 
Anaphrodisia, An-a-fra-diJ-i-a; venereal impotence. 
Anaplasis, An-a-pla-sis; restoration. 
Anaplastic, An-a-plas-tik; surgical art of trans- 
planting flaps of skin or integument; also an agent 
which increases the amount of fibrine in the blood. 
Anaplosis, An-a-plw sis; growth. 
Anapnoe, An-ap-no-e; respiration. 
Anarthrus, An-qr-trus: without a joint. 
Anasarca, An-a-sqr-ku; dropsy of the cellular tissue, 
Anastomosis, An-as-ta-mo-sis; inosculation of ves- 
sels. 
Anatomy, An-at-o-mi; to cut; dissection, with a 
view tc display the structure, relations, and uses of 
parts; science of organization. 
Anatron, An'a-tron; soda. 
Anatrope, An'a-trop; subversion; turning. 
Anchyloblepharon, An-ki-lo-blef-a-ron; adhesion 
of the eyelids. 
Anchylosis, An-ki 16-sis,- stiff or useless joint. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
21 
Anchylosis, True; a joint permanently tigid. [art. 
False; a stiff joint deemed curable by 
Ancon, An'kon; the elbow joint. 
Anconceus, An-ko-ns-us; small muscle on the 
elbow. 
Anconoid, An'ko-nerd; a process of the ulna. 
Anda, An'da; a tree of Brazil. 
Andranatomia, An-dra-na-ta-mi-a; 
Androtomy, An-drot-a-mi; 
human anat- 
omy. 
Andria, An'dri-a; adult age; manhood. 
" Mulier, Mq,-li-er; an hermaphrodite, the 
female organs being predominant. 
Andromania, An-dra-ma-ni-a; nymphomania. 
Androgynus, An-droj-i-nus; an hermaphrodite. 
Anemone Pratensis, A-nem-o-ne Pra-ten-isis; pul- 
satilla nigricans of the pharmacopoeias. 
Anemos, An'g-mos; wind. 
Anencephalus, An-en-sef-a-lus; a monster, born 
without brains. 
Anenergia, An-en-dr-ji-a; debility. 
Aner, An'er; a man. 
Anesis, An'e-sis; remission. 
Aneticus, A-net-i-kus; anodyne. 
Anethum, An'g-tum; dill, sweet fennel. 
Anetus, An-g-tus; intermittent fever. 
Aneurism, An'yq-riz-m; a morbid dilatation of an 
artery, with rupture of one or more of its coats. 
Aneurism Cordis, - Kar-dis; a dilatation of the 
heart. 
Aneurism Spurium, - Spi^-ri-um; a rupture of all 
the coats of the artery, with blood retained in the 
surrounding tissues. 
Aneurism by' Anastomosis, - An-as-to-mo-sis; a 
vascular tumor by the enlargement and inoscula- 
tion of numerous arteries; when congenital, noevus 
maternus. 
Aneractuosity, An-frak-tn-os-i-ti; a groove or fur- 
row, as in the brain. 22 
MEDICAL LEXICON1. 
Angeial, An-je-yal; vascular. 
Angeion, An-je-yon; a vessel. 
Angeiology, An-jeol-o-ji; 
Angiology, An-ji-61-o-ji; 
Angelica .Atropupurium, An-jel-i-ka At-rca-pq- 
pq-ri-um; masterwort, a medicinal plant. 
Angina, An-jj-na; generic name of morbid affections 
of the throat. 
Angina Maligna, - Ma-lig-na; putrid sore throat, 
as in scarlatina. 
Angina Parotidea, - Par-o-tid-E-a; mumps. 
" Tonsillaris, - Ton-sil-ar-is; quinsy. 
" Trachealis, - Tra-ke-al-is; croup. 
" Pectoris, Pek-tor-is; disease of the nerves 
of the heart. [with angina. 
Anginosa, An-ji-n6-sa; that which is accompanied 
Angone, An'go-ns; nervous quinsy. 
Angustura, An-gus-tq-ra; a bark used in medicine, 
from the Bonplandia. [ing. 
Anhelation, An-hs-la-jbn; short and rapid breath- 
Anhistous, An-his-tus; without organic texture. 
Anhydrite, An'hi-dr[t, crystals of gypsum without 
water. 
Anhydrous, An'hi-drus; destitute of water. 
Animal, An'i-mal; applied to that class of organized 
beings having"sensation. [alkali. 
Animal Alkali, - Al'ka-lj; ammonia, or volatile 
Animalcule, An-i-mal-kq-ls; an insect only visible 
by the microscope. 
Animal Heat, An'i-mal Het; caloric formed by 
respiration. 
Animalization, A-i-mal-i-za-Jon; assimilation; vital 
conversion of food into organized matter. 
Animus, An'i-mus; the mind or principle of life. 
Anisatum, An-i-sa-tum; a wine prepared with honey 
and aniseseed. 
Aniseseed, An'is-sed; aromatic seeds. 
Anisum, An i-sum; a plant yielding aniseseed. 
science of the vascular 
system. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
23 
Ankle, Ap'kl; the malleolus, a joint connecting the 
foot with the leg. 
Ankylosis, An-ki-16-sis; a stiff joint. 
Annular, An'yip-lar; like a ring; applied to ligaments, 
&c., and to the fourth finger, counting from the 
thumb inclusive. 
Ano, a prefix, denoting above. 
Anodic, An-6d-ik; tending upwards. 
Anodyne, An'o-djn; a drug giving ease in pain, by 
benumbing the sensibility and inclining to sleep. 
Anodynia, An-o-din-i-a; absence of pain. 
Anomalous, A-nom-a-lus; unnatural; irregular. 
Anomaly, A-nom-a-li; irregularity. 
Anomesia, An-o-me-^i-a: dementia; loss of mind. 
Anomphalos, A-nom-fa-los; without a navel. 
Anonymous Colomn^e. A-non-i-mus Ka-lom-nB; 
certain eminences in the brain; applied to the os 
innominatum and its foramen. 
Anorchides, An-er-ki-dez; they who are without 
testicles. 
Anorexia, An-o-rek-fi-a; want of appetite. 
Anormal, A-ner-mal; without rule; unusual. 
Anosia, A-mb-ji-a; health; freedom from disease. 
Anosmia, A-nos-mi-a; diminution or loss of the sense 
of smelling. 
Antacids, Ant-as-idz; agents that neutralize acids. 
Antagonist, An-tag-o-nist; applied to counteracting 
muscles. 
Antaphrodisiac, Ant-a-fro-dis-i-ak; medicines 
which blunt the venereal appetite. 
Antebrachial, An-te-brak-i-al; relating to the fore- 
arm. 
Antelabi^e, An-te-la-bi-e; extremity of the lips. 
Antemetica, Ant-e-met-i-ka; remedies for vomiting. 
Anterior, An-te-ri-or; before; applied to various 
muscles, &c. 
Anteversio Uteri, An-ts-ver-fi-o Y4-te«rj; the 
body of the uterus inclining forward. 24 
MEDICA ; LEXICON. 
Anthelmintic, An-iel-min-tik; a worm-destroyer. 
Anthemis Cotula, An'ts-mis Ko-tu-la; may-weed. 
Anthemis Nobilis, - N6-bil-is; Common chamo- 
mile. 
Anthemis Pyrethrum, - Pir-e^-rum; Spanish 
chamomile. 
Anthorisma, An-for-iz-ma; a tumor without distinct 
limits. 
Anthracite, An'tra-sjt; fossil coal. 
Anthrax, An'traks; carbuncle. 
Anthracotyphus, An-tra-ko-tj-fus; the plague. 
Anthracosis, An-tra-ko-sis; carbuncle of the eye 
lids. 
Anthropology, An-tro-pol-a-ji; science of man. 
Anthropophagus, An-tro-pof-a-gus; man-eater. 
Anthropomagnetimus, An-tro-po-mag-net-i-mus; 
animal magnetism. 
Anthroposcopia, An-tro-po-sko-pi-a; physiognomy. 
Anthypnotic, Ant-hip-ndt-ik; remedy against sleep. 
Anti, An'ti; a prefix, signifying against. 
Anti arthritic, An-ti-qr-trit-ik; a class of medicines 
lor the cure of diseases of the joints. [arm. 
Antibrachial, An-ti-brak-i-al; relating to the fore- 
Antibrachium, An-ti-brak-i-um; the forearm. 
Anti bromic, An-ti-brom-ik; a destroyer of offensive 
odors. 
Anticardum, An-ti-kqr-dum; 
Anticceur, An-ti-ker. 
Anticonvulsives, An-ti-kon-vdl-sivz; remedies for 
the convulsive diseases, as epilepsy. 
Anticnemion, An-tik-ns-mi-on: the shin. 
Antious, An'ti-kus; anterior. 
Antidote, An'ti-dot; a medicine given against, or to 
destroy a morbid cause. 
Antidynous, An-tid-i-nus; anodyne. 
Antidysenteric, An-ti-dis-en-ter-ik; a remedy for 
dysentery. [esis. 
Antiemetic, An-ti-e-met-ik; a remedy against em- 
the pit of the stom- 
ach. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
25 
ANTI epileptic, An-ti-ep-i-lep-tik; a remedy against 
epilepsy. [fever. 
Antifebrialis, An-ti-feb-ri-a-lis; a remedy against 
Anti galactic, An-ti-ga-lak-tik; opposed to the 
secretion of milk. 
Antihectic, An-ti-hek-tik; against hectic. 
Antihelminticus, An-ti-hel-min-ti-kus; opposed to 
worms. [ternal ear. 
Antihelix, An-ti-hg-liks; a prominence of the ex- 
Antihemorrhagio, An-ti-hem-or-aj-ik; against the 
flow of blood. 
Antihemorrhoidal, An-ti-hem-or-M-al; a remedy 
for the piles. 
Antihydrophobic, An-ti-hj-dro-fo-bik; a remedy 
for .canine madness. [sy. 
Antihydropic, An-ti-hj-drop-ik; a remedy for drop- 
Antiicterio An-ti-ik-ter-ik; a remedy for jaundice. 
Antilabium, An-ti-la-bi-um; against the lips. 
Antilipsis, An-ti-lip-sis; I take hold of. 
4.NTILETHARGIC, An-ti-let)-4r-jik; opposed to sleep. 
Antilithics, An-ti-lit-iks; medicines to prevent the 
formation of stone in the bladder. 
Antiloimic, An-ti-lo-im-ik: aremedy against plague. 
Antimephritio, An-ti-mg-frit-ik; a remedy against 
impure air, or gas. 
Antimoniao, An-ti-mo-ni-ak; a preparation of 
antimony. [der. 
Antimonial, An-ti-m6-ni-al; powder; James's Pow- 
Antimonii et Potass^e Tartras, An-ti-m6-ni-j 
et po-tas-g t^r-tras; tartar emetic. [antimony. 
Antimonii Vinum, An-ti-m6-ni-j Vj-num; wine of 
Antimony, An'ti-moni; a metal used in medicine. 
AntinephritiC, An-ti-ng-frit-ik; a remedy for in- 
flammation of the kidneys. 
Antineuropathic, An-ti-ntprcj-pat-ik; nervine. 
Antineurotic, An-ti-nip-rot-ik; nervine. 
Antiodontalgia, An-ti-w-don-tal-ji-a; a remedy 
for tooth-ache. 26 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Antipathia, An-ti-pat-i-a; aversicn. 
Antipathic, An-ti-pat-ik; opposed; contrary. 
Antiperiodic, An-ti-pe-ri-6d-ik; a remedy for peri 
odic diseases, as ague. 
Antiperistaltic, An-ti-per-is-tal-tik; an inverted 
action of the intestines. 
Antipernius, An-ti-per-ni-us: a remedy against 
chilblains. 
Antipertussis, An-ti-per-tns-is; a remedy for the 
hooping cough. [ver. 
Antiphlogistic, An-ti-flo-jis-tik; a remedy for fe- 
Antiphtheiriaca, An-ti-tir-i-ak-a; a remedy to 
destroy lice. [pleurisy. 
Antipleuritio, An-ti-plq,-rit-ik; a remedy for 
Antipodragic, An-ti-pa-draj-ik; a remedy for stone. 
Antipsoric, An-ti-sor-ik; a remedy for itch. 
Antipyic. An-tip-i-ik; opposed to the formation of 
Antiquus, An-tik-yiVus; chronic. [pus. 
Antirhachitio, An-ti-ra-kit-ik; a remedy for 
rickets. [rheumatism 
Antirheumatic, An-ti-ra>-mat-ik; a remedy foi 
Antiseptic, An-ti-sep-tik; a preventor of putrefac- 
tion. [vation 
Antisialagogue, An-ti-sj-al-a-gog; remedy for sali- 
Antistasis, An-tis-ta-sis; antagonism. 
Antisyphilitic, An-ti-sif-i-lit-ik, a remedy for 
syphilis. 
Antitasis, An-tit-a-sis; counter extension. 
Antitherma, An-ti-fer-ma; coolers. 
Antitypicus, An-ti-tip-i-kus; antiperiodic. 
Antivenereal, An-ti-ven-e-re-al; a remedy for ven- 
ereal disease. 
Antivermicular, An-ti-ver-mik-yi],-lar; opposed to 
the downward movements of the bowels. 
Antlia, Ant'li-a; a syringe. 
" Gastrica, - Gas-tri-ka; stomach pump. 
A.NTODYNUS, An-tod-i-nus; anodyne. [erysipelas. 
Antonii Sancti Ignis, An-t6-ni-j Sapk-tj Ig'nis; MEDICAL LEXICON. 
27 
Antrum, An'trum; a cavern; 'cavity in bones. 
Antrum Auris Tympanum, - 0'ris Tim-pa-num; 
labyrinth of the ear. 
Antrum Highmorianum, - Hj-mo-ri-a-num; cav- 
ity in the upper jaw. 
Anus, S'nus; a circle; the fundament, or lower ex- 
tremity of the bowel; also a foramen in the brain. 
Aochlesia, S-o-klg-gi-a; calmness. 
Aorta, fl-or-ta; the great artery of the body. 
Aortic, fl-or-tik; belonging to the aorta. 
Aortitis, El-or-tit-is; inflammation of the aorta. 
Aortra, H-er-tra; a lobe of the lungs. 
Apagma, A-pag-ma; I remove. 
Apanthropia, A-pan-tro-pi-a; hatred of man. 
Apechma, A-pek-mu; counter-blow. 
Apella, A-pel-a; a prepuce which does not cover the 
glans penis. 
Apepsia, A-pep-si-a; dyspepsia. 
Aperient, A-pg-ri-ent; a gentle purgative; laxative. 
Apex, S'peks; the top or summit; the pointed end of 
an organ, as the apex of the heart. 
Aph^resis, Af-8-rs-sis; the removal or excision of a 
part. 
Aphlexia, A-fleks-i-a; mental abstraction. 
Aphodus, Af'a-dus; excrement. 
Aphonia, A-f<5-ni-a; loss of voice. [ery. 
Aphrodisiac, Af-ro-dig-i-ak; a provocative to ven- 
Aphth^e, Af'tg; the thrush; white ulcers in the mouth 
and fauces. 
Aphthous,Af'6us;affected with aphthae. 
Apilepsy, Ap'i-lep-si; apoplexy. 
Apis Mellifica, fl'pis Mel-if-i-ka; the honey-bee. 
Apium Petroselinum, El'pi-um Pg-tro-sg-lj-num; 
common parsley. [gan. 
Aplastic, A-plas-tik; not capable ot forming an or- 
Aplotomy, A-pl6t-G>-mi; a simple incision. 
Apniea, Ap-ng-a; privation of breath; suffocation. 
Apo, Ap'o; as a prefix; from, off, out. 28 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Apocopi, A-pok-a-pj: eunuchs: castrated men. 
Apocynum AndrosJemifolium, Ap-o-sj-num An« 
d:\i-sem-i f6-li-um: (Ing's bane. [an hemp, 
Apocynum Cannabinum, - Kan-a-bj-num: Indi- 
Apodemialgia, Ap-o-de-mi al-ji-a; home-sickness. 
Apogonum. A-pog-a-num: a living foetus. 
Apomyxia. Ap-o-miks-i-a: nasal mucus. 
Aponeurosis, A-pon-y^-ra-sis; tendinous expansion 
i f muscles [ses. 
Aponeurotic, A-pon-yq,-r6t-ik: relating to aponeuro- 
Aponia, A-pQ-ni-a; freedom from pain. 
Apopur axis. Ap-o-fraks-is: amenorrhoea. 
Apophthora, A-pof-to ra; abortion. 
Apophysis. A p6f-i-sis: the projecting end or pro- 
■ess of a bone. [the brain. 
Apoplexia, Ap-o-pleks-i-a: apoplexy, a disorder of 
Apoplexia Cerebri, - Ser-e-brj; extravasation of 
bio.id in Ihe substance of the brain or under the 
meninges. 
Apoplexia Pulmonum. - Pul-m6-num; extravasa- 
tion ( f Mo id in the substances of the lungs. 
Apopnixis, A-pop-niks-is; suffocation. 
Aposia, A-p6 $i-a: abscence of thirst. 
Apositia. Ap-o-zif-i-a; aversion for food. 
Apositic. Ap-a-zit-ik: a destroyer of appetite. 
Apostaxis. Ap-o-staks-is; distillation. 
Aposteme. Ap'o-stem: an abscess. 
Apotheca, A-pot-e-ka; a shop. [drugs. 
Apothecary, A-pot-e-ka-ri; one who prepares 
Apotokas, A-pot-o-kas; abortive foetus. 
Apotoma, A-pot-o-ma; amputation. 
Apozem, Ap'w-zem: a decoction. 
Appendicula Vermiformis, Ap-en-dik-yq,-la Ver- 
mi-ferm-is; worm-like excresence from the caecum 
coli. 
Appendicula Cerebri, - Ser-e-brj; pituitary gland. 
Appetence, Ap'e-tens: desire. 
Appetite, Ap'e-tjt; desire. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
29 
Appetite Morbid, Ap'e-tjt Mor-bid; unnatural de- 
sire. 
APYRETro,Ap-i-ret-ik; 
Apyrexia, Ap-i-r^k-si-a; 
Aqua, H'kwa; water. 
" BuLLiENS,Bdl-yenz; boiling water. 
" Calcis, Kal-sis; lime water. 
" Distillata, Dis-ti-la-ta; distilled water. 
" Ex Nive, EksNj-ve; snow water. 
" Fervens, Fer-venz; hot water. 
intermission, or absence 
of fever. 
" Fontis, Fon-tis; 
" Fontana, F6n-ta-na; 
" Fortis, For-tis; nitric acid. 
" Glacies, Glas-i-ez; ice water. 
" Marina, Ma-rj-na; sea water; salt water. 
" Picea, Pj-se-a; tar water. 
" Pluvialis, Plq-vi-a-lis; rain water. 
" Regia, Re-ji-a; nitro-muriatic acid. 
" Sodacea, So-da-Je-a: soda water. 
" Tepida, Tep-i-da; lukewarm water. 
Aqu^ductus Fallopii, Ak-we-diik-tus Fa-16-pi-j; 
" Vestibuli,- Ves-ti-b^-lj; 
bony canals of the internal ear. 
Aqu^eductus Sylvii, - Sil-vi-j; a canal between 
the third and fourth ventricles of thejjrain. 
Aqu^eductus Coohlearis, - Kok-lg-a-ris; a fora- 
men in the temporal bone for the passage of the 
vessels of the ear. 
Aqueous Humor, H'kwg-us Ht;mor; watery fluid 
occupying the anterior and posterior chambers of 
the eye. 
Arachnoid, A-rak-nerd: a membrane of the brain. 
spring water. 
Arachnoiditis, A-rak-nAd-i-tis; 
Arachnitis. A-rak-nj-tis; 
inflammation 
of the arach- 
noid membrane. 
Arack, Ar'ak; a spirituous liquor made in India 
from the fermented juice of the cocoa-nut and rice. 
Ahalia Hispida \ral-ya His-pi-da; dwarf elder. 30 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Aralia Nudioaulis, A-ral-ya Nq,-di-k9-lis; false 
sarsaparilla. 
Aralia Spinosa,- Spin-6-sa: southern prickly ash. 
" Racemosa, - Ras-g-m6-sa; spikenard. 
Arbor Vit^e, Rr'bor Vj-te; a name given to the ar- 
borescent appearance on making a section of the 
cerebellum vertically. 
Arbutus Ltva Ursi, Rr'bii-tus Yt[-va Ur'sj; trailing 
arbutus; bear's whortleberry. 
Arcanum, Rr-ka-num; a secret. 
Arceuthos, Rr-ki[-tos; juniper. 
Archie us, Rr-kg-us; Basil Valentine's term for the 
internal life. 
Arch of the Colon, Rrq ov dg K6-lon; transverse 
portion of that intestine. 
Arch of the Aorta, Rrq ov dg ff-or-ta; the turn 
made in the thorax by that artery, between the 
ascending and descending portions. 
Arches of the Palate, Rrq'ez ov de Pal-at; ante- 
rior and posterior curtains on each side of the 
throat. 
Archimagia, Rr-ki-ma-ji-U; chemistry. 
Arctium Lappa. Rrk'ti-um Lap-a; burdock. 
Arctura Unguis, Rrk-tq,-ra Un'gwis; a growing in 
of a niil into the flesh. 
Ardas, flr'das; excrement. 
Ardor, Rr'dor; heat. [tion. 
Ardor Urin^e, Rr'dor Yq,-rj-ne; scalding in urina- 
Ardor Ventriculi, - Ven-trik-yq-lj; heartburn. 
Arefaction, Ar-g-fak-Jon; making dry. 
Arena, A-re-na; gravel. 
Arenitis, Ar-g-nj-tis; dryness. 
Arenosa L'rina, A-rg-n6-sa Yi^-rj-na; urine with 
gravel. [nipple. 
Areola, Ar-g-6-la; a colored circle, as around the 
Areolae, Ar-g-a-lg; the interstices between fibers 
composing organs. [ular. 
Areolar, Ar-g-6-lar; pertaining to the areolae; cel- MEDICAL LEXICON. 
31 
Argenti Nitras, Hr-jen-tj Nj-tras; nitrate of silver. 
Argentum, Rr-jen-tum; silver. 
Argentine, Rr'jen-tjn, pertaining to silver. 
Argillaceous, Rr-ji-la-Jus; of the nature of clay. 
Aristolochia, Ar-is-ta-lo-kj-a; birthwort. 
Arnica Montana, Hr'ni-ka Mon-ta-na; leopard's- 
Aroma, A-na-ma: a fragrant odor. [bane. 
Aromatic, Ar-o-mat-ik; name given to spicy and 
fragrant drugs. 
Arrhcea, A-re-a; the suppression of a flux. 
Arrow Root, Ar'o Ru>t; the fecula of the rhizoma 
of the maranta arundinacea. 
Ars, Rrz; art. 
Arsaltos, Rr-sal-tos; asphaltum. 
Arsatum, Rr-sa-tum; nymphomania. 
Arsenal, Rr'se-nal; a collection of surgical instru- 
ments. 
Arsenio, Rr'sen-ik; a metal, the white oxid of which 
is called arsenious acid, or rat's-bane. 
Arsenis Potass^®, Rr-s6n-is Po-tas-s; Fowler's so- 
lution; tasteless ague drops. 
Artemisia, Rr-ts-mig-i-a; name of a genus of plants. 
Arterial, Rr-te-ri-al; belonging to arteries. 
Arterial Blood, - Blud; the red blood flowing in 
the arteries of the body and the pulmonary veins. 
Arterial Duct, - Dukt; ductus arteriosus, leading 
from the pulmonary artery to the aorta in the foe- 
tus. 
Arterial Ligament, - Lig-a-mertt; the ductus 
arteriosus when obliterated, as it is after birth. 
Arterialization, Rr-te-ri-al-i-za-Jon; change of 
the blood by respiration. 
Arteriotomy, Rr-ts-riot-o-mi; dividing an artery 
for the purpose of letting blood. 
Arteritis, Rr-ter-j-tis; inflammation of the coats 
of arteries. 
Artery, Rr'ter-i; the name of blood vessels which 
carry blood from the heart. 32 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Arthralgia. Rr-tral-ji-a; 
Arthrodynia, Rr-tro-din-i-a; 
neuralgic pain in 
the joints. 
Arthritis, Rr-trj-tis; 
Arthrosia, Rr-trw-fi-a; 
Arthrodia, Rr-tra-di-a; a movable joint. 
Arthronalgia, Hr-tro-nal-ji-a; pain in a joint. 
Arthrosis, Rr-tr<f>-sis; a joint: articulation. 
Articular, Rr-tik-yq-lar; belonging or relating to 
the joints. 
Articulation, Rr-tik-yq-la-fon; a joint. 
A ryt^exo - Epiglottici, A-rit-e-no - Ep-i-glot-i-sj; 
small muscles of the larynx. 
Arytenoid, A-rit-g-nod; third and fourth cartilage 
of the larynx: certain glands, &c. 
Asafcetida, As-a-fet-i-da; the inspissated juice of 
the ferula asafoetida. 
Asarum Canadense, As'a-rum Kan-a-den-sg; a me- 
dicinal plant; Canada snake-root: wild ginger. 
Ascarides As-kar-i-dez; small worms infesting the 
rectum. 
Ascend ens, A-s&id-ens; applied to a portion of the 
aorta, vena cava, &c., ascendings. 
Ascites, A-sj-tez; dropsical effusion within the ab- 
domen. 
Asclepias Tuberosa, As-klt-pi-as Tq-ber-dj-sa; 
butterfly weed; orange apoeynum; pleurisy root. 
Asjagan, As-ja-gan; an Indian tree. 
Asparagine, As-par-a-jen; proximate principle of 
asparagus. 
Asparagus, As-par-a-gus; (officinalis) an edible 
plant; the root a diuretic. 
Aspera Arteria, As'per-a Rr-tg-ri-a; windpipe. 
Asperity, As-per-i-ti; inequality; roughness. 
Asphaltum, As-fal-tum; bitumen of Judea. 
Asphyxia, As-fiks-i-a; a suspension of the heart's 
action: suspended animation, as by suffocation. 
Aspidium Filix Mas, As-pid-i-um Fg-liks Mq; male 
fern. 
inflammation of the joints; 
the gout. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Aspiration, As-pi-ra-jon; inspiration; imbibition. 
Asplenium, As-pls-ni-um; a medicinal plant; spleen- 
wort. 
Ass A, As'a; a dry nurse. 
Assimilation, A-sim-i-la-Jon; conversion of food 
into the living organism. [power. 
Asthenia, As-te-nja; debility; want of force, or 
Asthenopia, As-te-nw-pi-a; weakness of the eye. 
Asthenic, As-ten-ik; without strength. 
Asthma, Ast'ma; a disease in which difficult breath- 
ing is the prominent symptom. 
Asthma Spasmodica, - Spaz-mod-i-ka; when par- 
oxysmal, with or without periodicity. 
Asthma Thymicum, - Rj-mi-kum; dyspnoea of in- 
fancy, congenital. 
Asthomus As-t<5-mus: without a mouth. 
Astragalus, As-trag-a-lus; the ankle bone. 
Astragalus Os, - Os; upper bone of the tarsus, 
supporting the tibia. 
Astringents, As-trin-jents; medicines which con- 
sfringe the unstriated muscles. 
Ataxic, A-taks-ik; irregular, or nervous. 
Atheroma, At-er-6-ma, pulpy encysted tumor. 
Athletic, At-let-ik; vigorous, nervous, and muscu- 
lar. 
Atlas, At'las; the first vertebra of the neck. 
Atloido-Axoid, At-ldd-o-Aks'ffd; relating to both 
the atlas and the axis. 
Atloido-Occipital, - Ok-sip-i-tal; relating to the 
atlas or the occiput. 
Atomic Theory, At-dm-ik Re-o-ri; law of definite 
proportions in chemical compounds. 
Atony, At'a-ni; debility; want of tone. 
Atrabilious, At-ra-bil-yus; black bile; melancholy. 
Atresia, A-trs-gi-a; adhesive imperforation, as of 
the anus, vulva, &c. 
Atropa Belladonna, At'ro-pa Bel-a-don-a; deadly 
nightshade. 34 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Atrophy, At'ra-fi; wasting; diminution. 
Atropia, A-tr6-pi-a; alkaloid of belladonna. 
Attache, At-a-Ja; an insertion; an adherent. 
Attenuant, A-ten-yi|-ant; a fluidizer. 
Attenuation, A-ten-yn-a-Jon; thinness; diminution; 
or as used by the Homoeopathists, division. 
Attitude, At'i-tq,d; posture in the bed, a diagnos- 
tic sign. [muscles. 
Attollens, A-tol-enz; lifters; the name of certain 
Attrahens, At'ra-henz; muscles of the ear. 
Attraction, A-trak-fon; in physics, the power or 
force, which draws bodies and particles together. 
Attraction, - (chemical) cohesion; affinity. 
Attrytus, A-trj-tus; chafing. 
Atyptio, A-tip-tik: irregular; without type. 
Atypos, A-tjp-os; without type. 
Auansis, 0-an-sis; drying. 
Auditory, 0'di-to-ri; applied to vessels, nerves, can- 
als, &c., connected with the organs of hearing. 
Auditorius Meatus, 0-di-t6-ri-us Me-a-tus; exter- 
nal opening of the ear. 
Aurantium, 0-ran-fi-um; the orange. 
Aurantii Cortex, 0-ran-Ji-j Kor-teks; orange peel. 
Aura, 0'ra; a stream; a vapor. 
Aura Epileptica, 0'ra Ep-i-lep-ti-ka; premonitory 
sensation of the paroxysm of epilepsy. 
Aura Seminalis, 0'ra Sem-i-na-lis; supposed fe- 
cundating power of the spermatic fluid. 
Auric Acid, 0'rik 4-s'id; a peroxide of gold. 
Auricle, 0'ri-kl; the external ear. [ear. 
Auricula-Primula, 0-rik-yq,-la-Prim-yq,-la; bear's 
Auricular, 0-rik-yq-lar; belonging to the ear. 
Auricles, 0'ri-klz; the superior cavities of the 
heart. 
Auriculum Retrahentes, 0-rik-yq,-lum Ret-ra- 
ben-tez; three muscles of the ear. 
Auricularis Abductor, 0-rik-ytp-la-ris Ab-diik- 
tor; a muscle of the little finger or ear finger. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
35 
Auricul o-Ventricular Valves, 0-rik-yi|-lo-Veu- 
trik-yq-lur Valvz; the tricuspid and mitral valves of 
the heart. 
Aurigo, 0-rj-go; jaundice. 
Aurl Pigmentum, 0'rj Pig-men-tum; sesqui-sul- 
phuret of arsenic. 
Auris, 0'ris; the ear. 
Aurls, Elevator, 0'ris El-e-va-tor; 
" " Externus, - Eks-ter-nus; 
" " Obliquus, Ob-lik-yq-us; 
"• Externi Proprii, - Eks-ter-nj Prw-pri-j; 
muscles of the ear. 
Aurist, 0'rist; an ear surgeon. [ears. 
Aurium Tinnitus, 0'ri-um Tin-i-tus; ringing in the 
Aurium Sordes, - Ser-dez; earwax. 
Aurugo, 0-rd>-go: jaundice. 
Aurum, 0'rum; gold. 
Auscultation, 0s-kul-ta-jon; the art of diagnosis by 
listening to the sounds of the lungs, heart, &c. 
Auscultation,Mediate, - Mg-di-at; with the steth- 
oscope. 
Auscultation, Immediate, - Im-g-di-at; by plac- 
ing the ear to the chest. 
Autocracy, 0-t6k-ra-si; the strength of the indi- 
vidual; vital principle. 
Automatic, 0-to-mat-ik; spontaneous. 
Autoplastic, 0-to-plas-tik; See (Anaplastic.) 
Autopsia Cadaveris, 0-tdp-si-a Ka-dav-er-is; ex- 
amination after death. 
Autopsy, 0-t6p-si; personal inspection. 
Ava, H'va; Kava, a drink used by the Polynesians. 
Avelana, Av-e-la-na; the hazel-nut. 
Avena Farina, H-ve-na Fa-rj-na; oatmeal. 
Avena Sativa, - Sa-tj-va; the oat. 
Avens, H'venz; an astringent plant. 
Avicinnia, Av-i-sin-i-a; the mangrove of Brazil. 
Avis Medica, fl'vis Med-i-ka; the peacock. 
Avortin, A-ver-tin; abortion. 36 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Axilla, Aks-il-a; the armpit. 
Axillary, Aks'il-a-ri; name of nerves, vessels, glands, 
&c., in the axilla. - | tatus. 
Axis, Aks'is; the second vertebra of the neck; den- 
AXunge, Aks-un-je; prepared lard. 
Azatca, A-zat-ka; a genus of plants. 
Azote, Az'ot; nitrogen, a gas entering into the com- 
position of the atmosphere. 
Azotized. Az'o-tjzd; nitrogenized; plastic. 
Azygos, Az'i-gos; without a fellow. 
Azymus, Az'i-mus; without leaven; as unleavened 
bread. 
Azure, B'gqr; ultramarine; a bluish green color. 
B. 
B., symbol for boron. 
Ba., symbol for barium. 
Bacc^e, Bak-g; berries, fruit, as baccae j uni peri, &c. 
Bacchica, Ba-kj-ka; ivy. 
Baccifferous, Bak-sif-er-us; berry-bearing. 
Baccillum, Bak-sil-um; a little berry. 
Bagnio, Ban-yo; a bathing-house. 
Baiiel, B^-el: a plant of Malabar. 
Balanitis, Bal-a-nj-tis; inflammation occurring in the 
mucous membrane lining the prepuce and covering 
the glans penis. 
Balanus, Ba-la-nus; an acorn; the glans penis. 
Balbus, B;ll-bus; tongue-tied; a stammerer. 
Ballottement, Bal-dt-mon; repercussion, or fall- 
ing back of the foetus after being elevated by the 
touch, and made to float in the liquor amnii; a di- 
agnosis of pregnancy. 
Balm, Bqm; 
Balm-Mint, B^m-Mint; 
melissa officinalis; a medic- 
inal herb. 
Balmony, Bal-mo-ni; snake's-head; a bitter herb. 
Balneum, Bal-ne-um: a bath, or washing-place. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Balsam, Bdl-sam; a liquid resin; a balm; resinous 
bodies, containing benzoic acid. 
Balsam Copaiba, - Ko-pa-ba; from the Copai- 
fera officinalis, without benzoic acid, and therefore 
miscalled balsam. 
Balsam of Peru, - Pe-rd>; semifluid product ob- 
tained from the myroxylon peruiferum. 
Balsam of Tolu, -To-lq; from the myroxylon to- 
luiferum. 
Banana, Ba-n^-nd; an American fruit. 
Bandage, Ban-daj; a strip of linen or flannel used 
for binding or compressing part of the body. 
Barbadoes Leg, Bar-ba-daz Leg, elephantiasis. 
" Tar, - Tqr; petroleum. 
Barbiers, Bdr-berz; a species of paralysis. 
Barilla, Ba-ril-a; impure soda-ash. 
Barium, Ba-ri-um; metallic basis of baryta. 
Bark, Bqrk; cinchona, or Peruvian bark. 
Barometer, Ba-rom-e-ter; an instrument to measure 
the weight of the atmosphere. 
Barru, Bar-m; yeast. 
Baryta, Bar-j-ta; an alkaline earth; oxide of barium. 
Basiatio, Bas-i-a-Jo; coition. 
Basil, Ba-sil, a medicinal herb. 
Basilar Artery, Baz-i-lar Hr'ter-i; branch of the 
vertebral artery. 
Basilar Process, - Pro-scs; on the occipital bone. 
BasilakY; Baz-i-la-ri; appertaining to the base. 
Basilic Vein, - Van; at the bend of the arm, pos- 
teriorly. 
Basilica, Ba-sil-i-ka: basil; an herb. 
Basilicon, Ba-sil-i-kon; an ointment made of wax, 
resin, &c. 
Basilicus, Ba-sil-i-kus; syphilis. 
Basioglossi, Bas-i-o-glds-j; two muscles depressing 
the tongue. 
Basiopharyngei, Ba-si-o-far-in-je-j; muscles of the 
os hyoides. 38 
MEDICAL LEXICON'. 
Bastard, Bas-tard: illegitimate; delusive symptoms, 
applied to diseases resembling others, as bastard 
pleurisy, &c. 
Bath, Bqb; immersion of the whole or part of the 
body in some medium. 
Acid; immersion in acidulated water. 
Air; exposure of the body to air of different 
temperatures. 
Alkaline; bath of water impregnated with 
alkali. 
Cold; of a temperature below 65°. 
Electric; charging a person on an insulated 
stool with electric fluid. 
Foot; a bath for the feet. 
Full or General; immersion of the whole 
surface except the head. 
Half; immersion of the lower part of the body. 
Hip; a shalloiy sitz bath. 
Hot; of a temperature above 98°. 
Shower; one in which the water falls like a 
shower on the body. 
Sitz; a sitting bath in which the hips and 
thighs are immersed. 
Sulphur; water impregnated with sulphur. 
Tepid; of a temperature from 65° to 80°. 
Vapor; of a temperature from 122° to 145°. 
Warm; from 85° to 98°. 
Bathmis, Bat-mis; base; support. 
Batia, Ba-Ji-a; retort. 
Battarismus, Bat-a-ris-mmi; stammering. 
Battement., Bat-moh; pulse. 
Battery, Electrical, Bat-er-i, 8-lek-tri-kal; an 
arrangement of Leyden jars, admitting of being 
simultaneously discharged. 
Battery, Galvanic, - Gal-van-ik; a connected se- 
ries of zinc and copper plates, alternately arranged 
and united together. 
Bave, Ba-ve; thick; frothy. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Bayberry, Ba-ber-i; lauris nobilis. 
Bdellium, Del-yum; a gum-resin. 
Bearberry, B^r-ber-i; arbutus uva ursi. 
BeBeerina, Be-be-rj-na; a bitter principle of the 
Bebeeru tree bark. 
Begonia, Bg-gd>-ni-a; a genus of plants. 
Belladonna, Bel-a-don-a; deadly nightshade. 
Bellows Sound, Bel-oz Stsnd; the blowing of the 
lungs recognized in auscultation; also an unnatural 
sound of the heart. 
Benzoin, Ben-za-in; 
Benjamin, Ben-ja-min; 
Benzoic Acid, Ben-z6-ik As'id; acid of benzoin 
or benjamin. 
Bergamot, Ber-ga-mot; the perfume from the rind 
of the citrus medica or lemon. 
Beriberi, Ber-i-ber-i; a spasmodic disease of India. 
Beta, Bs-ta; the beet. 
Betula, Be-tq-la; birch. 
Bezoar, Bez-a-qr, a calculus concretion found in the 
stomach, intestines, and bladder of animals. 
Bi, Bi; ) twice, a prefix to chemicals, signifying two 
Bis, Bis, i definite proportions, as bi-carbonate, &c. 
Bibe, Bjb; drink, used in prescriptions. 
Bibitorius, Bib-i-t6-ri-us; the rectus internus of 
the eye. [muscles. 
Biceps, Bj-seps; two heads: name of double-headed 
Bicipital Groove Bj-sip-i-tal Grow; on the os hu- 
merus, between the tuberosities. 
Bicuspides, Bj-kus-pi-dez; first grinding teeth; 
molares. 
Bidens, Bj-denz; a genus of plants. 
Biennial, Bi-en-i-al; plants continuing two years. 
Bifurcate, Bj-fiir-kat; to divide into two branches. 
Bigaster, Bj-gas-ter; a muscle having two bellies. 
Bigles, Bj-glz; strabismus. 
Bijon, Bj-^on; pinos sylvestris. 
Bilabiate, Bj-la-bi-at; having two lips. 
balsam. 40 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Bile, Bjl; the gall secreted by the liver. 
Biliary, Bil-ya-ri: relating to the bile. 
Bilious, Bil-yus; abounding in bile. 
Bilis, Bj-lis; bile. 
Bilobed, Bj-lobd; having two lobes. 
Bi manus, Bim-a-nus; two handed; a species of animals. 
Binatus, Bj-na-tus; in pairs. 
Binder, Bjnd-er; a bandage. 
Binocular, Bin-6k-yn,-lar; vision with two eyes. 
Binoculus, Bin-ok-yn-lus; a bandage applied to 
both eyes. 
Biochymia, Bj-o-kim-i-a; vital chemistry. 
Biod, Bj-od; life. 
Biology, Bj-61-w-ji; the science of life. 
Biolychnium, Bj-Q-lik-ui-um; animal heat. 
Bionomy, Bj-dn-w-mi; physiology. 
Bios, Bj-os; life: that which sustains life. 
Bipartite, Bj-par-tjt; two-parted. 
Biped, Bj-ped; two-footed. 
Bipinna. Bj-pin-na; two feathered. 
Bipinnate, Bj-pin-at; doubly pinnate. 
Bir, Ber; the thorax. 
Bische, Bis-qa; a malignant dysentery of Trinidad. 
Biserial, Bj-se-ri-ai; arranged in two rows. 
Bismuth, Biz-mut); a metal. 
Bistoury, Bis-tur-i; a small knife used by surgeons 
Bitartrate oe Potash, Bi-tqr-tratov Pot-aJjcream 
or tartar. 
Bittos, Bit-os: a disease of the anus. 
Bitumen, Bi-ti^-men; mineral pitch. 
Biventer, Bj-ven-ter; two-bellied; applied to muscles 
Bixa, Biks-a; a genus of plants. 
Blabe, Bla-be: wound. 
Blacid, Bias-id; debility. 
Bljesus, Blg-sus; a distortion. 
Blain, Blan: vesicular eruption. 
Blastema, Blas-te-ma; a gerin. 
Ble, Ble; corn; any grain >f which bread is made. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
41 
Bleb, Bleb; a small bladder. 
Blechnum, Blek-num; a genus of ferns. 
Blenna, Blen-a; mucus. 
Blenna Narium, Blen-a Na-ri-um; mucus of Jie nose. 
Blennoptysis, Blen-6p-ti-sis; catarrh. 
Blennorrhagia, Blen-o-ra-ji-a; a bursting forth of 
mucus; gleet. 
Blennorrhiea, Blen-o-re-a; a flow of mucss; gleet. 
Blennoses, Blen-6-sgz;affections of the mucous tis- 
Blepharon, Blef-a-ron; the eyelid. [sues. 
Blepharoncus, Blef-a ron-kus; a tumor on the 
eye-lid. 
Blefharoplastice, Blef-a-ra-plas-tis; formation of 
a new eye-lid. 
Blessure, Blef-q,r; abortion; wound. 
Blestrismus, Bles-tris-mus restlessness of the sick. 
Bleta Alba, Blg-ta Al'ba; milky urine. 
Blitum Amerioanum, Blj-tum A-mer-i-ka-num; poke 
weed. 
Boa, B6-a; an eruption of red, watery pimples. 
Boa:, B6-e; syphilis. 
Boe. Bo-e; cry. 
Bochetum, Bo-kg-tum; a decoction of woods. 
Bochia, Bo-ki-a; a glass subliming vessel. 
Bocium, Bo-si-um: bronchocele. 
Boil, Ber.; furunculus, a circumscribed inflammation 
in the cellular tissue. 
Boiling-point, Bdl-irj-pomt; point of ebulition. 
Bola, Ba-la; myrrh. 
Bole, Bg>1; a red, argillaceous earth. 
Boletus, Bo-lg-tus; a kind of fungus. 
Bolus, Bw«lus; a large pill. 
Bombax, B6m-baks; the cotton plant. 
BoMBUS, Bom-bus; ringing in the ears. 
Bombyx, Bom-biks; the silk-worm. 
Boi, Bon; coftee. 
Bonannia Officinalis, Bo-nan-i-a O-fis-i-na-lis 
white mustard. 42 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Bone-Earth, B<5n-Ert; phosphate of lime. 
Boneset, B6n-set; eupatorium perfoliatum. 
Boracic Acid, Bo-ras-ik As'id; combination of one 
atom of boron to three of oxygen. 
Borage, B6-raj: an annual garden plant. 
Borago Officinalis, Bo-ra-go O-fis-i-na-lis; borage. 
Borate, Bd>-rat; a salt formed with boracic acid. 
Borax, B6-raks; a neutral salt of boracic acid and 
soda. 
Borborygmus, Bor-bo-rig-mus; rumbling in the 
bowels from gas. 
Boron, B6-ron; the basis of boracic acid. 
Bos, Bos; the ox. 
Botany, Bot-a-ni; the science which treats of the 
structure, function, and classification, of plants. 
Bothrioscephalus, Bot-ri-o-sef-a-lus; broad tape- 
worm. 
Botium, Bo-Ji-um; a bronchocele. 
Bougie, Bm-gg; an instrument for dilating strictures 
in the urethra, rectum, &c. 
Br achi^eus. Braki-^-us; 
Brachium, Brak-i-um; 
Brachial, Brak-i-al; applied to muscles, vessels, and 
nerves of the arm. 
Brachiatus, Brak-i-a-tus; spread in four directions. 
Brain, Bran; encephalon, including the cerebrum, 
cerebellum, and medulla oblongata. 
Brassica, Bras-i-ka; cole wort. 
Brayera Anthelmintica, Bra-e-ra An-M-min-ti- 
ka; a rose-flowered plant of Abyssinia. 
Bregma, Breg-ma; the top of the head; the fontanel. 
Brevia Vassa, Bre-vi-a Vas-a; short vessels; some 
of the branches of the splenic artery and vein. 
Brevis, Brg-vis; short; applied to certain muscles, &c. 
Brim of the Pelvis, Brim of the Pel-vis; the bony 
ring which separates the abdominal and pelvio 
cavities. 
Brimstone, Brim-stan; roll sulphur. 
belonging to the arm. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
43 
Bromine, Br6-mgn; a mineral found in sea-water. 
Bronchia, Bron-ki-a; 
Bronchi, Bron-ki; 
bifurcations of the windpipe; 
tubes that convey air into 
the lungs. [bronchi®. 
Bronchial, Bron-ki-al; that which relates to the 
Bronchitis, Bron-kj-tis; inflammation of the bron- 
chial tubes. 
Bronchocele, Bron-ko-sel; enlargement of the thy- 
roid gland. 
Bronchia, Bron-ki-a; tubes into which the trachea 
is divided. [ica. 
Brucia, Brd>fi-a; an alkaloid of strychnos nuxvom- 
Bruit, Bru); sound. 
Bruit de Soufflet, Brdt> de Sco-fla; bellows sound, 
heard in auscultating the chest in certain heart 
diseases. 
Bruit de Placentair, - Pla-.«en-t4r; utero-placen- 
tal murmur in auscultation. 
Brulure, Brc6-l<nr; a burn. 
Brunner's Glands, Briin-erz Glandz; solitary glands 
of the intestines. 
Brunonian, Bno-na-ni-an; applied to the medical 
doctrines of Dr. Brown. 
Brunus, Brd>-nus; erysipelas. 
Brygmus, Brig-mus; grating of the teeth. 
Bryonia Dioica, Brj-6-ni-a Dj-a-j-ka; a climbing 
perennial plant, the root of which is used in medi- 
Bube, Bi|b; a pustule. [cine. 
Bubo, Bit-bo? an inflamed gland usually in the groin 
or axilla; called sympathetic when from irritation; 
constitutional, when accompaning malignant fevers 
or scrofula; and specific, when resulting from 
syphilis. 
Bubonocele, Btt-bon-o-sel; inguinal hernia; or rup- 
ture in the groin. 
Buooa, Buk-a; the cheek. 
Buccal, Btik-al; belonging to the cheek. 
Buccea, Buk-e-a; a mouthful. 44 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Buccinator, Buk-sin-dt-or; the muscle of the cheek. 
Bucco Pharyngeal; Biik-o Fa-rin-jg-al; belonging 
to the mouth and pharynx. [tiasis. 
Bucnemia, Buk-ng-mi-u; tumid leg, as in elephan- 
Buffo, Bdf-o; the toad. 
Bulb of the Urethra, Bulb ov de Ytp-re-bra; a di- 
lated portion of the tube towards the root of the 
penis. 
Bulbiferus, Bulb-if-er-us; bearing bulbs. 
Bugantia, Bip-gan-fi-u; chilblain. 
Bulliat, Biil-i-at; let it boil; used in prescriptions. 
Bulimia, Bul-im-i-a; a morbid appetite. 
Bullae, Bdl-e; large vesicles; blebs. 
Bulla, Btil-a; a bubble; a blister. 
Bunyon, Bun-yon; an inflammation seated upon the 
great toe. 
Bunias, Bun-i-as; a genus of plants. 
Bunium, Bun-i-um; pig-nut. 
Bursa, Bur-sa; a bag. 
Burs.e Mucosae, Biir-se Mip-k6-se; mucus sacks, 
about the joints. 
Bursalogy, Burs-al-a-ji; description of the bursae 
mucosae. 
Bursal, Bur-sal; relating to bursae. 
Butter of Antimony, Biit-er ov An'ti-mo-ni; a 
sesquichloride of antimony. 
Butyric Acid, Bq-ti-rik As'id; acid found in butter. 
Butyrum, B4-ti-rum; butter. 
Buxus, Biiks-us; the box tree. 
Byrsa, Ber-ea; a skin to spread plasters on. 
Byssos, Bis-os; the vulva. 
Bythos, Bib-os; depth; the fundus of the stomach MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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c. 
C., symbol for carbon. 
Ca., symbol for calcium. 
Cac^emia, Ka-ke-mi-a; bad blood. 
Cachectic, Ka-kek-tik; belonging to cachexy. 
Cachexy, Ka-kek-si; vitiated constitution; bad habit. 
Cachinnation, Kak-i-na-Jon; a loud laugh; hysterical 
laughter. 
Caoodes, Kak-o-dez; having a bad smell. 
Cacoethes, Kak-o-g-tsz; a bad or vitiated habit. 
Cacoplastic, Kak-o-plas-tik; susceptible of only a 
low degree of organization. 
Cacosphyxia, Cak-o-sfiks-i-a; an irregular pulse. 
Cacothymia, Kak-o-tim-i-a; disease of the mind. 
Cactace.e, Kak-ta-se-e; a genus of plants. 
Cadaver, Ca-da-ver: a dead body. 
Cadaverous, Ka-dav-er-us; belonging to a dead 
body. [zinc. 
Cadmium, Kad-mi-um; a metal found in the ores of 
Caduca, Ka-di^-ka; deciduous membrane of the 
uterus. 
Caducus, Ca-d4-kus; falling off. 
Caducity, Ca-d4-si-ti; the age which precedes 
decrepitude. 
Caecum, Sg-kum; the blind gut, or head of the colon. 
Caecal, Se-kal; belonging to the caecum. 
Cjjcus, Sg-kus; blind; applied to imperforate openings. 
Cerulean, Se-r6-lg-an; blue. 
Caesarean Section, Sg-sa-rg-an Sek-fon; an incision 
through the abdomen into the uterus, for the remo'- 
al of a foetus. 
Cafe, Kaf-a: coffee. 
Caffeine, Kaf-g-gn; bitter principle in coffee. 
Caffeic Acid, Kaf-g-ik A'sid; obtained from coffee. 
Cainca, Ka-in-ka; a new article introduced from 
Brazil, and employed medicinally. [facient. 
Cajeput, Kaj-g-put; a volatile oil used as a rube- 46 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Calaminaris Lapis, Kal-a-mi-na-ris La-pis; an ore 
of zinc. [sweet flag. 
Calamus Aromaticus, Kal-a-mus Ar-o-mat-i-kus; 
Calcaneum, Kal-ka-ne-um; the largest of the tarsal 
bones. 
Calcareous, Kal-ka-re-us; limy; chalky. 
Calcined, Kal-sjnd; burned; reduced to fine powder 
by heat. 
Calcis Os, Kal-sis Os; heel bone of the tarsus. 
Calcium, Kal-si-um; metalic basis of lime. 
Calculus, Kal-kq,-lus; stone or gravel; unorganized 
concretion found in the body, as in the bladder, gall 
ducts, kidneys, &c. 
Calculi, Kal-ki^-lj; earthy concretions. 
Calculi, Arthritic, - Hr-trit-ik; gouty concre- 
tions formed in the capsules of the joints. 
Calculi, Nephritic,-Ne-frit-ik; concretions found 
in the kidneys. 
Calculi, Urinary, - Yq,-ri-na-ri; concretions in 
the bladder. 
Caldarium, Kal-da-ri-um; hot bath. 
Calefacients, Kal-e-fa-Jents; medicines exciting 
warmth. 
Caligo, Ka-lj-go; blindness. 
Calipers, Kal-i-perz; compasses with curved legs. 
Callosity, Kal-ds-i-ti; hardness; as in certain tumors. 
Callous, Kal-us; hard; of the nature of bone. 
Callus, Kal-us; bony matter formed between the 
ends of fractured bones, by which they unite. 
Calomel, Kal-o-mel; protochloride of mercury. 
Calor, Kal-or; 
Caloric, Ka-16r-ik; 
heat; matter of heat; latent 
heat. [heat. 
Calorification, ka-lor-i-fi-ka-fon; production of 
Calorimeter, Kal-or-im-e-ter; apparatus foi meas- 
uring beat. 
Caltha, Kal-ta; a genus of plants. 
Calumua, Ka-liim-ba; a genus of plants. 
Calx, Kalks; lime; an oxide of calcium. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Calyx, Ka-liks; a cup; the empalement of a flower. 
Cambogia, Kam-b6-ji-a; the tree yielding gamboge. 
Camera, Kam-e-ra; a chamber. 
Camomile, Kam-o-mjl; chamomile. 
Campana, Kam-pd-na; a bell. 
Campelina, Kam-ps-l;-na; a hood; a bandage. 
Camphene, Kam-fen; a compound of spirits of turpen- 
tine, naptha, and alcohol, used for burning in lamps. 
Camphor, Kam-for; exudation from the Laurus 
cainphora. [body. 
Canal, Ka-nal; any tube, duct, or channel of the 
Canaliculated, Kan-a-lik-yi^-la-ted; grooved. 
Canaliculus, Ka-na-lik-yq,-lus; a small canal. 
Canalis Arteriosus, Ka-na-lis flr-te-ri-6-sus; a 
vessel connecting the aorta and pulmonary artery 
in the foetus. 
Canalis Venosus, - Vg-n6-sus; a vessel uniting 
the vena porta with the ascending vena cava in 
the foetus. 
Cancellated, Kan-sel-a-ted; formed of cancelli. 
Cancelli, Kan-sel-j; lattice work; cellular structure 
in bones. 
Cancer. Kan-ser; a species of animals. 
Cancer, Kan-ser; carcinoma, a malignant disease; 
it is called scirrhus in its incipiency. [cer. 
Cancer Scroti, - Skr6-tj; chimney sweeper's can 
Cancerena, Kan-ser-g-na; gangrene. 
Canchalagua, Kan-ka-la-gwa; a plant of Chili. 
Cancrum. Kan-krum; cancer; an ulcer. 
Cancrum Oris, - Q'ris: a fetid ulcer of the gums 
and cheek, of gangrenous character, chiefly oocur- 
ing in children. 
CANDiDUMOvi,Kan-di-dumG)'vj: the white of an egg. 
Canella, Ka-nel-a; a genus of plants; cassia; 
cinnamon. 
Canicida, Kam-i-sj-da; aconite. 
Canine, Ka-njn; relating to dogs. 
Canine Teeth, - Tet; the eye-teeth; cuspidati 48 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Canities, Ka-nj-ti-ez; grayness of hair. 
Canker, Kap-ker; ulceration of the mouth and throat 
Canna. Kan-a; a reed or hollow cane. 
Cannabis IndiCA, Kan-a-bis In'di-ka; Indian hemp. 
Cannula, Kan-yq-la; a hollow tube to carry fluids; 
usually appended to a trocar. 
Cantharides, Kan-tar-i-dez; Spanish flies, of which 
blistering plasters are made. 
Cantharidine, Kan-tar-i-den; active principle of 
cantharides. 
Canthoplastice, Kan-to-plas-tis; the formation by 
plastic of the angle of the eye. 
Canthus, Kan-tus; the angle of the eye. 
Caoutchouc, Kib-quk; gum elastic. 
Capiat, Ka-pi-at; lethimtake; used in prescriptions. 
Capillaries, Kap-il-a-riz; extreme or minute vessels. 
Capillary', Klp-il-a-ri; hair-like, applied to the 
extreme vessels. 
Capital, Kap-i-tal; belonging to the head. 
Capitis, Kap-i-tis; of the head. 
Capsicum, Kap-si-kum; red pepper; cayenne. 
Capsula, Kap-sq-la; a box, case, or envelope. 
Capsular, Kap-sq,-lar; like a bag. 
" Ligament, - Lig-a-ment; a fibrous bag 
inclosing the synovial fluid in the joints. 
Capsule, Kap-st^l: a membranous bag or sac. 
Capsule of Glisson, - Glis-on; fibrous envelope 
of the liver. 
Capsulo-Lenticular Cataract, Kap-sq-Ia Len- 
tik-yq-lar Kat-a-rakt; when both the capsule and 
the lens itself are opaque. 
Caput, Ka-put; the head. 
Caput Coli, - K6-lj: caecum; head of the colon. 
Caput Obstipum, - Ob-stj-pum; wry neck; tor- 
ticollis. 
Caput Succedaneum, - Suk-ss-da-ne-um; the 
oedematous swelling on the foetal head following 
tedious labor. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Carbo Ligni, Kqr-ba Lig-nj; charcoal of wood. 
Carbon, Kqr-bon: base of carbonic acid, found pure 
in the diamond, but existing in coal, charcoal, &c. 
Carbonic Acid, Kqr-bon-ik As'id; fixed air; choke 
damp. 
Carbonic Oxide Gas, - Oks'id Gas; a protoxide of 
carbon. 
Carbonates, Kqr-bon-ats; combinations of carbonic 
acid. 
Carbuncle, Kqr-bup-kl; anthrax; a painful gangre- 
nous inflammation in the fibrous tissue. 
Carburetted Hydrogen, Kqr-bq-ret-ed Hj-dra- 
jen; a gas obtained from coal, and generated in 
stagnant pools. 
Carcinoma, Kqr-si-n6-ma; painful scirrhous tumor 
ending in malignant ulcer. 
Cardamine, Kqr-da-min; a genus of plants. 
Cardia, Kqr-di-a; the heart. 
Cardiac, Kqr-di-ak; appertaining to the heart. 
Cardiac Plexus,or Ganglion, - Pleks-us er Gag- 
gii-on; situated behind the arch of the aorta. 
Cardialgia, Kqr-di-al-ji-a, heart-burn; pain in the 
stomach. 
Carditis, Kqr-dj tis; inflammation of the heart. 
Cardionchus, Kqr-di-6n kus; dilatation of the heart. 
Carduus, Kqr-dq-us; a genus of plants of various 
species. 
Careum, Kar-g-um; 
Carum, Ka-rum; 
caraway seeds. 
Carica, Kar-i-ka; the fig. 
Caries. Ka-ri-ez; a bone ulcerated from the surface. 
Carminatives, Kqr-min-a-tivz: aromatic drugs. 
Carnification, Kqr-ni-fi-ka-jon; changing into 
flesh. 
Carneous, Kqr-ng-us; fleshy. 
Caro, Ka-ra; flesh. 
Carota, Ka-r6-ta; the carrot. [rotids. 
Carotic, Ka-rot-ik; relating to stupor or to the ca- 50 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Carotid, Ka-rot-id; the name of the great artery 
on each side of the neck, passing up to the head 
external and internal. 
Carotine, Kar-o-tgn; a red colored substance ob- 
tained from carrots. 
Carpel, Kqr-pel; the entire pistil. 
Carpial, Kqr-pi-al; belonging to the wrist. 
Carpotlca, Kqr-pot-i-ka; diseases connected with 
pregnancy. 
Carpus, Kqr-pus; the wrist. 
Carthamus Tinctorius, Kar-ta-mus Tiyk-t6-ri-us; 
safflower or bastard saffron; Dyer's Saffron. 
Cartilage, Kqr-til-aj; gristle, attached to bones. 
Caruncle, Kar-uij-kl; a small fleshy excrescence. 
Carunculae Lachrymales, Kar-up-kti-lg Lak-ri 
ma-lgz; the small fleshy bodies found in the inner 
angle of the eyes. 
Caruncula Myrtiformes, - Mer-ti-fer-mgz; re- 
mains of lacerated hymen. 
Carus, Ka-rus; torpor; coma; profound stupor. 
Caryophyllus, Kar-i-6f-i-lus; the clove tree. 
Cascarilla, Kas-ka-ril-a: an aromatic bark. 
Caseic Acid, Ka-sg-ik As'id; acid extracted from 
cheese. 
Caseine, Ka-sg-gn; an organic product in milk. 
Caseous, Ka-sg-us; cheesy; consistence of cheese. 
Cassia, KaJ-i-a; a genus of plants. 
Cassia Acutifolia; - A-ki|-ti-f6-li-a; senna, a 
purgative. 
Cassia Fistula, - Fis-tq,-la; a foreign tree, 
bearing pods which yield a soft, black pulp, which 
is laxative. 
Cassia Canella, - Ka-nel-a; cinnamon. 
Cassia Marilandioa, - Ma-ri-lan-di-ka; Ameri- 
can senna. 
Castanfa, Kas-ta-ng-a; the chestnut. 
Castor, Kas tor; a secretion found in sacs near the 
anus of the beaver. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Castorine, Kas-to-rgn; active principle found in 
castor. 
Castration, Kas-tra-Jon; emasculation; extirpation 
of one or both the testes. 
Cata, Kat-a; after; applied in reference to time. 
Catacausis, Kat-a-ke-sis; combustibility of the body. 
Cataclysma, Kat-a-klis-ma; a clyster. 
Catagma, Ka-tag-ma; a fracture. 
Catalepsy, Kat-a-lep-si; a species of apoplexy, 
the limbs remaining fixed as at the moment of 
attack. 
Catalotio, Kat-a-16-tik; to break, or grind down. 
Catalysis, Ka-tal-i-sis; the action of presence in 
producing decomposition, and recomposition. 
Catalytic Force, Kat-a-lit-ik Fars; the power of 
resolving other bodies into new compounds by mere 
contact with presence; without self modification. 
Catamenia, Kat-a-me-ni-a; a monthly flow from the 
ovaries. 
Cataplasm, Kat-a-plaz-m; a poultice. 
Cataract, Kat-a-rakt; opacity of the crystalline 
lens, or of its capsule, or the fluids of the eye. 
Catarrh, Ka-tqr; a flow of mucus. 
Catarrh Senilis, - Se-nj-lis; chronic bronchitis. 
Catechu, Kat-e-kip; terra japonica; inspissated juice 
of a plant. 
Catharsis, Ka-tqr-sis; purging. 
Cathartic, Ka-t<jr-tik; an active purgative. 
Cathartine, Ka-tqr-ten; active principle found in 
senna. 
Catheretics, Kat-e-ret-iks; mild caustics. 
Catheter, Kat-s-ter; a hollow curved tube for emp- 
tying the bladder. 
Catheterism, Kat-e-ter-iz-m; the introduction of a 
catheter into the bladder. 
Cathodic, Kat-dd-ik; applied^o the downward course 
of nervous action. 
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Catoptric, Kat-op-trik; peculiar mode of examin- 
ing the eye by a lighted candle, and its reflected 
images, to detect opacities. 
Catotica, Ka-tot-i-ka; diseases affecting the inter- 
nal surfaces. 
Cauda, Ko-da; the tail; the lower extremity of the 
spinal marrow. 
Cauda Equina, - 8-kwj-na; a horse's tail. 
Caudex, Ko-deks; stem of the plant, near the root. 
Caul, Koi; the omentum; also the amnion in partu- 
rition is so called. [lum. 
Caulophylline, Ko-lo-fil-en; alkaloid of cavlophyl- 
Caulophyllum Thalictroides, Ko-lo-fil-um Ral- 
ik-tro-j-dez; blue cohosh. 
Caustic, Kes-tik; a substance which destroys parts, 
by combining chemically with or disorganizing them. 
Cautery, Actual, Ko-ter-i, Aki'y^-al; red hot iron 
applied as a remedy. 
Cava, Ka-va; a large vein next the heart. 
Cavernous, Kav-er-nus; sounds of respiration pro- 
duced in pulmonary cavities: also name of a gangli- 
on in the head, and two sinuses in the sphenoid bone. 
Cavity, Kav-i-ti; a hollow part, as the thoracic 
cavity. 
Ceanothus, Ke-a-nco-tus; New Jersey tea. 
Cedma, Sed-ma; chronic rheumatism of the hip 
joint. 
Cedrium, Se-dri-um; tar. 
Cedrelace^, Se-drel-a-s8-e; an order of plants. 
Cele, Sei: a tumor or wen. 
Celle, Sel-e; hernia. 
Cellule. Sel-yqj; a small cell. 
Cellular, Sel-yq-lar; composed of cells, or cellulous. 
Celotomia, Se-lu-tw-ini-u; cutting for strangulated 
hernia. 
Cenotica, Ss-not-i-ka^ diseases affecting the fluids. 
Centaurea Benedicta, Sen-te-re-a Ben-e-dik-ta; 
blessed thistle. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Centrum Ovale, Sen-trum CD-va-le; appearance in 
the brain when a horizontal section is made on a 
level with the corpus callosum. 
Centrum Tendinosum, - Ten-di-nw-sum; centre 
of the diaphragm. 
Centaurine, Sen-te-ren; the bitter principle of the 
European centaury. 
Cephalalgia, Sef-a-lal-ji-a; 
Cephalodynia, Sef-a-la-din-i-a; 
Cephale, Sef-a-le; the head. 
Cephalic Ss-fal-ik; appertaining to the head. 
Cephalic Vein, - Van; anterior vein at the el- 
bow. 
Cephalitis, Sef-a-lj-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Cephaloma, Sef-a-16-ma; a morbid tumor resem- 
bling brain. 
Cephalotomy, Sef-a-16t-o-mi; diminishing the head 
of a foetus by removing the brain, in cases of con- 
tracted or deformed pelvis. 
Cephalotribe, Sdf-a-lo-trjb; an instrument used 
in cephalotomy. 
Cera Alba, Se-ra Al'ba; white wax. 
Cera Flava, Se-ra Fla-va; yellow wax; bees-wax. 
Ceras, Se-ras; horn; the white parsnip. 
Cerate, Se-rat; an ointment made with wax. 
Ceratocele, Se-ra-to-sel; hernia of the cornea. 
Ceratotome, Se-ra-tot-o-me; knife for dividing the 
cornea. 
Cerato, Se-ra-to; horn, or cornea; a prefix to words. 
Ceratonia, Se-ra-t6-ni-a: a genus of plants. 
Ceratonyxis, Se-ra-to-niks-is; puncturing the cor- 
nea in operating for cataract. 
Cerealia, Se-re-al-ya; the grain plants. 
Cerebellum, Ser-e-bel-um; inferior and posterior 
portion of the brain. 
Cerebritis, Ser-e-bri-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Cerebrum, Ser-e-brum; anterior and superior portion 
of the brain. 
headache. 54 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Cerebral, SSr-g-bral; appertaining to the brain; 
name of vessels, nerves, &c. 
Cerebro-Spinal, Ser-g-bro-Spi-nal; pertaining to 
both the brain and spinal cord. [grain. 
Cerevisia, Ser-g-vis-i-a; strong drink made from 
Cerium, Sg-ri-um; a rare metal. 
Cernos, Ser-nos; a bandage for the head. 
Ceroma, Sg-ro-ma; fatty tumor. [indigo. 
Ceruline, Ser-yq,-lgn; the blue coloring matter of 
Cerumen, Se-r<f>-men; wax. 
Cerumen Aurium, - 0'ri-um; ear wax. 
Ceruminous, Se-rdo-min-us; 
Cerous, Sg-rus; 
waxlike. 
Cerussa, Sg-riis-a; subcarbonate of lead; white oxide. 
Cerussa Acetata, - As-g-tat-a; sugar of lead; 
saceharum saturni. 
Cerveau, Sqr-v6; cerebrum, the brain. 
Cervelet, Sqrv-la; cerebellum. 
Cervical, Ser-vi-kal; belonging to the neck; name 
of vertebrae, vessels and nerves in the neck. 
Cervix, Ser-viks; the'neck. 
Cervix Cystici, - Sis-ti-sj; neck of the bladder. 
Cervix Obstipa, - Ob-stj-pa; wry neck. 
Cervix Uteri, - Yq-te-rj; neck of the womb. 
Cervus, Ser-vus; the deer tribe of animals. 
Cetacea, Se-ta-Jg-a; the whale. [land mos3, 
Cetaria Icelandica, Se-ta-ri-a ®s-lan-di-ka; Ice- 
Cetaceum, Se-ta-sg-Um; spermaceti. 
Cevadilla, Se-va-dil-a; sabadilla; veratrum. 
Chalk. 60k; carbonate of lime; calcareous earth. 
Chalk Stones, Cek Stonz; gouty concretions found 
in the joints, which are composed of urate of soda 
and phosphate of lime. 
Chalybeate, Ka-lib-e-at; containing iron or steel. 
Chamjemelum, Kam-e-me-lum; chamomile. 
Chamber, Anterior, Gam-ber, An-tg-ri-or; that por- 
tion of the globe of the eye containing the aqueous 
humor, before the iris. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Chamber,Posterior, 6am-ber,Pos-tg-ri-or; that part 
of the glooe of the eye which contains the aqueous 
humor, behind the iris. 
Chancre, Satjk-er; a recent syphilitic ulcer. 
Charlatan, Xqrl-a-tan; quack; a medical impostor. 
Charpie, Xqr-pg; scraped linen or lint. 
Charta, Kqr-ta; paper. 
Cheil, Kei; lip; used as a prefix. 
Cheiloplastic, Kgl-o-plas-tik; operation for form- 
ing an artificial lip. 
Cheilos, Kg-los; lip. 
Cheir, Ker; hand; a prefix. 
Cheiraora, Ke-ra-gra; gout in the hand. 
Cheiroptera, Ke-rop-ter-a; hand-wing; the bat tribe 
of animals, 
Chela, Ke-kt; fissures; the eye lashes. 
Chelidon, Ke-li-don; the bend of the arm. 
Chelidonium, Ke-li-da-ni-um; the great celandine. 
Chelidonia, Ke-li-da-ni-a; alkaloid of chelidonium. 
Chelone, Ke-la-ne; the tortoise. 
Chelone Glabra, - Glab-ra; snake-head; balmony. 
Chelonine, Kg-lo-ngn; active principle of chelone 
glabra. 
Chelonion, Kg-16-ni-on; a hump on the back. 
Chemistry, Kem-is-tri; the science which teaches 
the composition of all the bodies in nature, and the 
laws which regulate their combinations and separ- 
ations. 
Chemosis, Ke-m6-sis; inflammatory tumefaction of 
the conjunctiva, so that the white of the eye pro- 
trudes above the cornea. 
Chenopodium Anthelmintjcum, Ken-o-p6-di-um 
An-tel-min-ti-kum; a genus of plants; worm seed. 
Chevaster, Sdv-as-ter; a double-headed roller. 
Chiastre, Kg-as-ter; a bandage for the temporal 
artery. 
Chilblain, Cil-blan; frostbite; effect of exposure to 
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Chinovantina, Kin-o-van-tj-na; an alkaloid of 
cinchona ovata. 
Chir. Kjr; the hand; a prefix. 
Chirurgeon, Ki-riir-jon; a practitioner of surgery. 
Chirurgery, Ki-riir-jer-i; science of surgery. 
Chirurgia, Ki-rtir-ji-a; surgery. 
Chlorates, K16-rats; 
Chlorides, Klo-rjdz; 
Chlorurets, Klo-roo-rets; 
compounds with chlo- 
rine. 
Chlorine, Kla-ren; an elementary gas. 
Chloro, Klo-ro; a prefix, for chlorine. 
Chloroform, Klo-ra-form; an anaesthetic agent; a 
colorless, oleaginous liquid. [plants. 
Chlorophyll, K16-r®-fil; green coloring matter of 
Chlorosis, Klo-r6-sis; green sickness. 
Chlorotic, Klo-rot-ik; affected with chlorosis. 
Choke Damp, 6ok Damp; applied to non-respirable 
gasses, as carbonic acid, and carburetted hydrogen. 
Chol^smia, Ko-le-mi-a; a disease where the bile is 
in the blood. 
Cholagogues, K61-a-gogz; medicines which produce 
bilious discharges. 
Chole, Kwl; the bile. 
Cholecyst, Kol-g-sist; gall bladder. 
Choledochus, Kol-ed-o-kus; retaining the bile. 
" Ductus, - Diik-tus; common duct 
from the hepatic and cystic ducts, entering the 
duodenum. [bile. 
Cholepyrrhine, Kol-e-pir-gn; coloring matter of 
Cholera, K61-er-a; a flow of bile; a fatal disease. 
" Morbus, - Mor-bus; violent bilious vom- 
iting and purging, with spasms. 
Cholera Infantum, - In-fan-tum; summer com- 
plaint in children. 
Cholesterina, Kol-es-ter-j-na; a crystallized sub- 
stance obtained by dissolving inspissated bile in 
ether. 
Chondrins, Kon-dren; organic basis of cartilage. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Chondrology, Kon-drol-o-ji; discourse upon car 
Chondros, Kon-dros; cartilage. [tilagcs. 
Chondrus, Kon-drus; a genus of sea-plants. 
Chorda, Kor-da; a cord; a tendon. 
Chordae Tendine^:, Ker-de Ten-din-g-e; part of the 
internal structure of the heart. 
Chordae Vocales, - Vo-ka-lez; vocal ligaments. 
Chordee, Ker-de; painful erection of the penis, at- 
tendant upon violent gonorrhoea. [disease. 
Chorea, K6-re-a; St. Vitus's dance, a spasmodic 
Chorion, Ko-ri-on; external membrane of the foetus. 
Chorium, K6-ri-um: the skin. 
Choroid, Ko-rird; like the chorion; name of several 
membranes in the brain, and the inner tunic of the 
eye. 
Chromatics, Kra-mat-iks; the science of colors. 
Chromium, Kro-mi-um; a metal, the basis of chromic 
acid. [mates. 
Chromic Acid, Kromik As'id; its salts called chro- 
Chronic, Kron-ik: of long continuance. 
Chrono, Kro-no; long, a prefix. 
Chrys, Kris; a prefix, meaning golden yellow. 
Chrysanthemum, Kris-an-te-mum; a genus of 
plants. 
Churrus. Kiir-us: the resin of the Indian hemp. 
Chyle, Kjl; the organic fluid found in the thoracic 
duct and lacteals; a white blood, which enters the 
circulation at the subclavian vein. 
Chylification, Kjl-i-fi-ka-Jon; the process by which 
the chyme is converted into chyle. [teals. 
Chyliferous Vessels, Kj-lif-er-us Ves-elz; the lac- 
Chylo, Ki-lo; pertaining to the chyle; a prefix. 
Chylopoietic, Kj-lo-per-et-ik; concerned in the 
making of chyle. 
Chyme, Kim; the food after it has left the stomach. 
Chymification, Kjm-i-fi-ka-Jon; first process of 
digestion, by which the food is converted into 
chyme. 58 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Cibus, Sj-bus; food. 
Cicatrix, Sik-a-triks; a scar. 
Cicatrization, Sik-a-tri-za-fon; formation of new 
skin, as in healing. 
Cicer, Sj-ser; the chick pea-plant. 
Cichorium. Si-k6-ri-um; a genus of plants. 
Cicuta, Si-kif-ta; conium maculatum; hemlock. 
Cicutina, Sik-yn-tj-na; alkaloid of hemlock. 
Cilia, Sil-i-a; the eyelids; hair of the eyelids; also 
a peculiar sort of moving organs resembling small 
hairs, which are visible with the microscope in 
many animals. [of the eyelids. 
Ciliary, Sil-ya-ri; belonging to the eyelids, or hair 
Ciliary Motion, - Mo-Jon; vibratory motion of cilia. 
" Processes, - Pros-es-ez; certain fringe- 
like circles in the internal eye. 
Cilium, Sil-i-um; the eyelid, or eyelash. 
Cillosis, Si-16-sis; a spasm of the eyelid. 
Cimioifuga, Sim-i-si-fq,-ga.; acteea racemosa, black 
snake root. [of the cimicifuga. 
Cimicifugine, Sim-i-si-fq,-j£n; the active principle 
Cinara, Sin-a-ra; the artichoke. 
Cinchona, Sin-k6-na; a genus of plants. 
Cinchonia, Sin-kw-ni-a; an alkaloid of cinchona. 
Cineritious, Sin-er-iJ-us; ash colored. 
Cinesis, Sin-f-sis; motion. 
Cinetica, Sin-et-i-ka; diseases affecting the muscles. 
Cinetus, Sin-e-tus; the diaphragm. 
Cingulum, Sin-gq,-lum; the waist. 
Cinnabar, Sin-a-b^r; a sulphureted ore of mercury. 
Cinnamon, Sin-a-mon; a genus of plants. 
Circulation, Ser-kt],-la-Jon; the flowing of the 
fluids of the system. 
Circulus, Ser-ki|-lus; a ring. [puce. 
Circumcision, Ser-kum-si^-on; cutting off the pre- 
ClRRUOSiS, Sir-Q-sis; yellowness; name of that morbid 
appearance of the liver, which is often observed in 
the autopsies of drunkards. ' MED'CAL LEXICON. 
59 
Cirsocele, Sir-sw-sel; enlargement of the spermat- 
ic veins. 
Cirsophthalmia, Sir-sof-t)al-mi-a; varicose affec- 
tion of the vessels of the eye. 
CissAMPELOS,Sis-am-pe-los; a genus of plants. 
Cistus, Sis-tus; a, genus of plants. 
Citric, Sit-rik; belonging to the lemon. 
Citrus, Sit-rus; the lemon. 
Citrinus, Sit-ri-nus; lemon colored. 
Citrates, Sit-rats; salts of the acid of lemons. 
Citric Acid, Sit-rik As'id; lemon acid. 
Citrus Aurantium, Sit-rus 0-ran-Ji-um; Orangetree. 
Citrus Medica, Sit-rus Med-i-ka; lemon tree. 
Cl., abreviation for chlorine. 
Clairvoyance, Klq,r-v$-ans; a power attributed to 
persons in a mesmeric state, discerning objects which 
are not present to the senses. 
Clarification, Klar-i-fi-ka-Jon; decanting and fil- 
tering a liquid. 
Claudicatio, Klo-di-ka-Ji-o; limping; lameness. 
Classification, Klas-i-fi-ka-jbn; a methodical ar- 
rangement. 
Claustrum, Kles-trum: to shut, or close. 
Claustrum Virginitates, Klos-trum Ver-jin-i-ta- 
tez; the hymen. 
Clavatus, Klav-a-tus; clubbed. 
Clavicle, Klav-i-kl; a key; collar bone. 
Clavus, Kla-vus; a nail; a corn. 
Clavus Hystericus, - His-ter-i-kus; a fixed pain 
in the forehead. 
Clavus Secalinus, - Sek-a-lj-nus; spurred rye. 
Cleavage, Klev-aj; mechanical division of crystals, 
exposing their laminae. 
Cleisagra, Kljs-a-gra; gouty pain in the clavicle. 
Clematis, Klem-a-tis; a genus of plants. 
Climacteric Disease, Klj-mak-ter-ik Diz-ez; the 
morbid symptoms accompanying certain critical 
periods in life. 60 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Clinic, Klin-ik; a school in which medicine is taught 
by examining diseases on the patients. 
Clinical, Klin-i-kal; relating to a bed. 
Clinique, Klin-gk; a school, where medicine, and 
surgery is taught, by direct examination and treat- 
ment of patients. 
Clinoid, Kli-n&d; resembling a bed; certain proces- 
ses upon bones. 
Clitoris, Klit-o-ris; a part of the female pudendum, 
resembling the male penis. 
Clitorismus, Klit-o-ris-mus; a morbid enlargement 
of the clitoris. 
Clonic, K16n-ik; spasms, not permanent in their 
rigidity, but alternating with sudden relaxation. 
Cloaca, Klo-a-ka; the rectum of birds, reptiles 
and fishes. 
Cloacae, Klo-a-se; openings leading to the dead 
bone inclosed in necrosis. 
Club-Foot, Kliib-Fiat; a congenital or accidental 
deformity of the foot; talipes; pedes contorti. 
Clussea, Klus-g-a: a genus of fishes. 
Clydon, Klj-don; flatulence. 
Clyster, Klis-ter; lavement; injection per anum. 
Cnicus, Ni-kus; the distaff thistle. 
Cnicene, Nj-sen; bitter extractive of the blessed 
thistle. 
Co., symbol of cobalt. 
Coagulum, Ko-ag-yq,-lum; the clot of blood; the 
curd of milk. 
Coaptation, Ko-ap-ta-Jon; accurate adjustment of 
the ends of a fractured bone. [arsenic. 
Cobalt, Kw-bolt; a metal found in combination with 
Coccus, Kok-kus; the cochineal. 
Coccyx, Kok-siks; lowest extremity of the vertebral 
column, an appendage of the sacrum. 
Coccygis Musculi, K6k-si-jis Mds-kn-lj; 
Coccygeus, Kok-si-je-us; 
muscles 
of the 
coccyx. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
61 
Cochineal, K6c-i-ngl; 
Coccus Cacti, Kok-sus Kak-tj; 
a small Mexican in- 
sect used as a color- 
ing matter. 
Cochinillene, Koq-i-nil-en; the coloring principle 
of the cochineal. 
Cochlea, Kok-ls-a; the labyrinth; a spiral cavity of 
the internal ear. 
Cochleare, Kok-le-^r; a spoon. 
Cochlearium, Kok-lg-a-ri-um; a spoonful. [ful. 
Cochlearium Magnum, - Mag-num: a table-spoon- 
Cuchlearium Mediocre, - Mg-di-a-ker; a desert- 
spoon. 
Cochlearium Minimum, - Min-i-mum; a tea-spoon, 
or fluid drachm. 
Cochlearia Armoracia, Kok-lg-a-ri-a B.r-ma-ra- 
Ji-a; horse radish. 
Cochleatus, Kok-lg-a-tus; spiral like a snail-shell. 
Cocas, Ko-kas; genus of palms. 
Cocoa, Ko-ko; a product of the seeds of the choco- 
late-tree. 
Cocles, K6k-lz; having but one eye. 
Coction, Kok-Jon; digestion. 
Codeia, Ko-de-j-a; an alkaloid of opium. 
Codia, K6-di-a; a poppy-head. 
CoDOCELLE,K6d-o-sel; a bubo. 
Ciecalis Vena, Ss-ka-lis Vg-na; branch of the 
mesenteric vein. 
Ccecum, Sg-kum; a blind pouch at the beginning of 
the colon. [men. 
Ccelia, Sg-li-a; hollow; the lower part of the abdo- 
Cieliac, Sg-li-ak; prolongation of the solar plexus; 
an artery, and vein of the abdomen. 
Cceliao Passion, - PaJ-on: the colic. [tion. 
Cceliaca, Sg-li a-ka; diseases of the digestive func- 
Coffea, Kof-g-a; coffee. 
Cohosh, K6-hoJ; Indian name for a genus of plants. 
Coition, Ko-if-on; 
Coitus, Ko-j-tus; 
the act of venery. 62 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Oolatoreum. Kol-a-to-rg-um; a strainer. 
Colatura, Kol-a-tty-ra; a strained liquid. 
Colchicina, Kol-qi-sj-na; alkaloid of colehieum. 
Colchicum Autumnale, Kdl-gi-kum; 0-tum-na-le, 
meadow saffron, yielding the alkaloid veratria. 
Cold, Kold; absense of heat; common name of catarrh. 
Colic, K61-ik, pain about the umbilicus. 
Colica Hepatica, Kol-i-ka Hg-pat-i-ka; pain from 
biliary calculi in the ducts of the liver. 
Colica Nephritica, - Ne-frit-i-ka; painful pass- 
age of calculi through the ureter. 
Colica Pictonum, - Pik-ta-num; painter's or lead 
colic. 
Colitis, Kq-1 j-tis; inflammation of the mucus mem- 
brane of the colon. 
Collapse, Kol-aps; retirement of the blood from the 
capillaries; the cold stage of fever; failure of the 
vital powers. 
Colliculus, Kol-ik-yq-lus; a small hill; in anatomy, 
a small eminence. 
Colliquative, Kol-ik-wa-tiv; melting; a term ap- 
plied to any excessive evacuation. 
Collisus, Kol-j-sus; contused. [neck. 
Colli Musouli, K61-j Miis-kq,-lj; muscles of the 
Collodes, Kol-o-dgz: glue. 
Colloid, Kol-ffd; like glue. 
Colocy-nth, Kol-o-sint; bitter apple of Aleppo; bit- 
ter cucumber. [colocynth. 
Colocynthine, Kol-o-sin-fgn; medicinal principle of 
Colombine, Ko-lom-ben; the proximate principle of 
Colombo. 
Colombo, Ko-lom-ba; a bitter plant. 
Colon, Ko-lon; the largest intestine, having an as- 
ending, descending, and transverse portion. 
Colonitis, Kol-o-nj-tis; inflammation of the colon. 
Colorectitis, Kol-o-rek-tj-tis; dysentery. 
Colostrum, Ko-los-trum; earliest secretion of milk. 
Colpo, Kol-po; a prefix; the vagina. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
63 
6;olposis, Kol-pa-sis; inflammation of the vagina. 
Colum. K6-lilm; a filter, or strainer. 
Columna, Ko-liim-na; a column, or pillar. 
Columns Carne^e; Ko-lum-ne Kqr-ne-e; muscles 
in the heart. [nasi. 
Columns Nasi, - Na-sj; lower part of the septum 
" Septi Palati, - Sep-ti Pal-a-tj; arch on 
each side of the uvula. 
Colutea, Col-yq-te-a; a genus of plants. 
Colutorium, Kol-yq,-t6-ri-um; a gargle. 
Coma, K6-ma; lethargy or stupor, occurring in dis- 
ease. 
Comatose, Kom-a-tcos; the state of profound stupor 
in congestive fevers. 
Combativeness, Kom-bat-iv-nes; animal courage. 
Combustion, Kom-biist-yon; burning with flame. 
" -(Spontaneous;) arising from chem- 
ical decompositions and combinations, occurring 
without being set on fire. 
Combustible, Kom-btis-ti-bl; capable of being 
burned. [pieces. 
Comminution, Kom-i-n^-fon; breaking in small 
Comminuted Fracture, Kom-i-nq,t-ed Frakt-yqy; 
where the bone is broken into fragments. 
Commissure, K6m-i-Jq,r; angular union of the 
mouth, the labia pudendi, eyelids, &c.; a suture or 
joint; and also a part of the brain. 
Communicans, Kom-q,-ni-kanz; term applied to dis- 
eases which can be communicated from one person 
to another.. 
Compatible, Kom-pat-i-bl; medicines which may be 
mixed in the stomach without interfering with the 
action of each other. 
Complete, Kom-plet; applied to inguinal hernia, 
when it protrudes through the abdominal ring. 
Complexus. Kom-pleks-us; to embrace, or surround. 
Complex, Kom-pleks; a muscle of the neck; compli- 
cated. 64 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Complicated Fracture, Kom-pli-kat-ed Frakt-yqr; 
when dislocation or injury of a joint occurs in con 
nexion with fracture. 
Compositus Kom-poz-i-tus; compound. 
Compound Fracture, Kom-pund Frakt-yqr; when 
the end of the fractured bone is forced through the 
skin, or lacerates the soft parts. 
Compresses, Kom-pres-ez; pieces of folded linen or 
sponge, used by surgeons in dressing wounds. 
Compression, Kom-preJ-on; a diseased state of a 
part from something pressing upon it. 
Compressor. Kom-:pres-or: name given to muscles 
which press parts together. 
Comptonia, Komp-t<5-ni-a; a genus of plants. 
Concentration, Kon-sen-tra-jon; depriving acids or 
spirits of their water by distillation. 
Conceptaculum, Kon-sep-tak-yq-lum; a receiver. 
Conception, Koii-sep-Jon; the impregnation of the 
ovulum, by semen. 
Concha, Kojj-ka; a bi-valve shell. [ear. 
Concha Auris, - 0'ris; large cavity of the external 
Concha Naris, - Na-ris; spongy bones of the nose. 
Conchus, Koij-kus; a shell; applied to the cranium; 
the cavity of the eye. 
Conooagulation, Kon-ko-ag-yq-la-Jon; crystalliza- 
tion of different salts in the same menstruum. 
Concoction, Kon-kok-jon; digestion. 
Concretion, Kon-krs-Jon: growing together. 
Concussion, Kon-kiiJ-on; a shock given to the brain 
or other organs, as by a blow or fall. 
Condensation, Kon-den-sa-Jon; diminishing the 
bulk of a body, as by converting gases into liquids, 
and liquids into solids, &c. 
Condenser, Kon-dens-er; instrument for compressing 
vapor; a portion of the steam-engine. 
Condiment, Kon-di-ment; spices taken with food to 
aid digestion. [body. 
Conditura, Kon-di-tq-ra; the embalming a dead MEDICAL LEXICON. 
65 
Conductor, Kon-diikt-or; a surgical director, or 
grooved instrument; a transmitter of electricity. 
Conduit, Kon-dit; a canal. 
Condyle, Kon-dil; a process or knob ; applied to 
the joint of the finger. 
Condyloid, Kon-di-lerd; wart-like; a tubercle. 
Condyloma, Kon-di-16-ma ; a wart-like excres- 
cence about the anus or pudenda. [with sugar. 
Confection, Kon-fek-fon; conserve; a soft electuary 
Confluent, K6n-flq-ent; running together; name of 
a variety of small-pox, the pustules running together. 
Conformation, Kon-for-ma-Jon; structure. 
Congelation, Kon-je-la-Jon; freezing; solidification. 
Congenital, Kon-jen-i-tal; present at birth. 
Congestion, Kon-jest-yon; distension of vessels and 
parts by engorgement. 
Congestive Diseases, Kon-jes-tiv Diz-sz-ez; dis- 
eases arising from congestion. 
Congestive Fever, - Fs-ver; fever depending up- 
on internal congestions. 
Congius, K6n-ji-us; a gallon. 
Conglobate, Kon-gl6-bat; to gather into a ball; ap- 
plied to the glands of the axilla, mesentery, &c. 
Conglomerate, Kon-glom-er-at; to heap together, 
or upon; blended together. 
Conglutinate, Kon-glq-tin-at; to heal, to unite. 
Conia, K6-ni-p; 
ConeinA Ko-ne-j-na; 
an oily volatile alkaloid of 
conium. 
Conicus, Kon-i-kus; conical. [pine, spruce, &c. 
Conifers, Ko-nif-er-e; cone-bearing trees, as the 
Conium Maculatum, K6-ni-um Mak-yq-la-tum; 
hemlock; cicuta. 
Conjunctiva, Kon-jiipk-ti-va, external coat of the 
eye; also lining of the eyelids. 
Conjunctiva,Granular, - Gran-ytt-lar; a disease 
of the eye; a sequel of purulent ophthalmia. 
Conjunctivitis, Kon-jupk-ti-vj-tis; inflammation of 
the conjunctiva. 66 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Conjunctus, Kon-jtigk-tus; conjoined. 
Connate, K.6n-at; congenital. 
Conoid, Ko-ndd; cone-like; as the pineal gland. 
Consecutive, Kon-sek-yq-tiv; consequential; super- 
vening; applied to secondary fevers, relapses, &c. 
Consensus, Kon-sen-sus; sympathy, as between cer- 
tain organs. 
Conserva, Kon-ser-va; to keep. 
Conserve, Kon-serv; recent vegetables, blended with 
sugar; as the conserve of rose leaves, &c. 
Consistence, Kon-sis-tens; density of a fluid or 
semi-fluid. 
Co.nsolida, Kon-sol-i-da; name given to many plants. 
Conspectus, Kon-spek^tus; a theory, view, or plan. 
Constipation, Kon-sti-pa-fon; costiveness. 
Constituent, Kon-stit-yq-ent; principal ingredient 
in a compound; vehicle in which active medicines 
are prescribed. 
Constitutional, Kon-sti-tq-Jon-al; hereditary, of 
acquired predisposition; characterizing the indi- 
vidual; applied to general diseases involving the 
entire system. 
Constrictive, Kon-strik-tiv; styptic; astringent. 
Constrictor, Kon-strik-tor; to bind together; name 
given to certain muscles. 
Consultation, Kon-sul-ta-Jon; a deliberation of 
medical men in regard to disease. 
Consumption, Kon-sum-Jon; wasting of the body; 
strictly speaking, tuberculous phthisis. 
Contagion, Kon-ta-jon; strictly, the propagation of 
disease by contact; erroneously confounded with in- 
fection. 
Contagious, Kon-td-jus; capable of being produc- 
ed by contact. 
Contiguous Sympathy, Kon-tig-yq-us Sim-pat-i; 
organs or tissues becoming involved in diseases af- 
fecting adjacent structures without direct conti' 
puity. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
67 
Continuetur, Kon-ti-n^-e-tur; let it be continued, 
(used in prescriptions.) 
Continuity, Kon-ti-nip-i-ti; direct connexion, as 
identity of surface. 
Continuous Sympathy, Kon-tin-yq,-us Sim-pa-ti; 
propagation of disease upon the same membrane, 
or other continuous surface. 
Continent, K6n-ti-nent; chaste. 
Contorsion, Kon-ter-Jon; twisting. 
Contra, Kon-tra; opposite; against. 
Contra-aperture, - Ap'er-tqr; a counter opening. 
Contractility, Kon-trak-til-i-ti; irritability of mus- 
cular fibre. 
Contraction, Kon-trak-Jon; drawing together; dim- 
inution of capacity, as the systole of the heart, mo- 
tion of muscles, &c. 
Contra Fissure, - FiJ-yqr; a fracture opposite to 
the seat of the blow, as occasionally in the skull. 
Contra-Indicate - In'di-kat; not indicate; oppos- 
ed to. 
Contra-Stimulant, - Stim-yi^-lant; opposed to, 
or the opposite of a stimulant. 
Contrayerva, Kon-tra-yer-va; a plant. 
Contusion, Kon-tii-gon; a bruise. 
Convalescence, Kon-va-les-ens; the recovery of 
health, after disease. [ness. 
Convalescent, Kon-va-les-ent; recovering from sick- 
Convallaria, Kon-va-la-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Convective, Kon-vek-tiv; conveying. 
Convergent, Kon-vbrj-ent; in strabismus, the eye 
being turned inward. 
Convexity, Kon-veks-i-ti; rotundity; a circular pro- 
tuberance. [scammony. 
Convolvuline, Kon-vol-vip-len; an alkaloid from 
Convolute, K6n-vo-lq,t; relied up. 
Convoluted, Kon-vo-li|t-ed; rolled, twisted, as the 
spongy bones of the nose, folds of the intestines, 
convolutions of the brain, &c. 68 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Convolutions, Kon-vo-hVIonz; undulating wind- 
ings. 
Convolvulus, Kon-vol-vi|-lus; name of a genus of 
plants, as jalap, scammony, &c. [tatoe. 
Convolvulus Battatas, - Ba-ta-tas; sweet po- 
Convulsion, Kon-vul-Jon; inVoluntary spasmodic 
contraction of the muscles of the body. 
Conyza, Ko-ni-za; fleabane; a genus of plants. 
Copaiba, Ko-pa-ba; 
Copaiva, Ko-pa-va; 
the resinous exudation of va- 
rious trees. 
Copal, K6-pal; a gum-resin, used in varnish. 
Copaifera, Ko-pa-if-er-a; a genus of plants. 
Copiiosis, Ko fo-sis; loss of hearing. 
Copos, Kw-pos; weariness: lassitude. 
Copperas, K6p-er-as; sulphate of iron. 
Copragogus, Kop-ra-go-gus; purgative. 
Coptis, Kop-tis; gold thread} a root. 
Copula, Kop-yqdu; a ligament; coition. 
Copulation, Kop-yq,-la-Jon; tho act of venery. 
Copyopia, Kop-i-6-pi-a; dimness of vision. 
Cor, Kor; the heart. [cle of the arm. 
Coraco Brachialis, Kor a-ko Brak-i-a-lis; a mus- 
Coraco Hyoides, - Hj-a-dez; muscle of the os 
hyoides and shoulder. 
Coracoid, K6r-a-kffd; like a crow's beak; a process 
of the scapula. [tions. 
Corallina, Kor-a-lj-na; a genus of marine produe- 
Coralhum, Ko-ral-i-um; coral. 
Coralloid, K6r-al-erd; like a coral. 
Corda, Kor-da; a cord. 
" Tympani, - Tim-pa-nj; nerve of the ear; 
vidian branch of the portio dura. 
Cordia, Ker-di-a; a genus of plants. 
Core, Kor; the inner part; the pupil of the eye. 
Corema, Kor-g-ma; a medicine for purifying the 
skin. 
Coretomia, Kor-g-to-mi-a; operation for an artificial 
pupil. s MEDICAL LEXICON. 
69 
Coriaceous, Kor-i-a-fg-us; like leather. 
Coris, Ka-ris; a genus of plants; St. John's wort. 
Corium, Ko-ri-um; the skin; leather. 
Cormus, Ker-mus; the bulb of plants. 
Cornea, Kdr-ng-a; anterior coat of the eye. 
Corneitis, Kor-ng-j-tis; inflammation of the cornea. 
Cornina: Kor-nj-na; alkaloid of the Cornus Florida. 
Cornu, Kor-nq,; horn; a corn. [deer. 
Cornu Cervi, - Ser-vj; hartshorn; the horn of the 
Cornua, Ker-nq,-a; horny excrescences. 
Cornus, Ker-nus; a genus of plants. 
" Florida, - F16r-i-da; dog-wood. 
" Mas Odorata, - Mas (D-dor-a-ta; sassa- 
fras-tree. 
Cornutus, Kor-nq-tus; horn-shaped. [flower. 
Corolla, Ka-rol-a; a little crown; the petals of a 
Corona, Kor-6-na; a crown; the top of the head. 
" Glandis, - Glan-dis; prominent margin of 
the glans penis. 
Corona Dentis^ - Den-tis; crown of a tooth. 
" Ciliaris, - Sil-i-a-ris; the ciliary liga- 
ments of the eye. 
Corona Veneris, - Ven-g-ris; syphilitic blotches 
on the forehead. 
Coronal Suture, Kor-o-nal Sq-tqr; uniting the 
frontal to the parietal bones of the cranium. 
Coronary, Kor-o-na-ri; arteries and veins proper 
to the heart; also certain ligaments. 
Coronoid, Kor-o-nffd; like a crow's beak; a process 
of the ulna, jaw &c. 
Corpora, Kor-po-ra; bodies: applied technically to 
numerous prominences in the brain and elsewhere. 
Corpora Malpighiana, - Mal-pig-i-a-na; dark 
points in the kidneys. 
Corpora Olivaria, - 01-i-va-ri-a; 
" Pyramidalia - Pir-am-i-dal-ya; 
emi- 
nences 
of the medulla oblongata, two of each, situated 
near each other. 70 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Corpora Quadrigemina, Ker-po-ra; Kwod-ri-jem- 
i-na; bodies situated under the pineal gland. 
Corpora Restiformia, - Res-ti-for-mi-a; connect- 
ing the medulla oblongata to the cerebellum. 
Corpora Striata, - Strj-a-ta; two striped eminen- 
ces in the lateral ventricles of the brain. 
Corpulent, Kor-pi|-lent; fleshy; fatty. 
Corpus, Ker-pus; a body. [of the brain. 
Corpus Callosum, - Ka-16-sum; great commissure 
Corpus Cavernosum, - Kav-er-n<5-sum; spongy 
structure in the penis. 
Corpus Cavernosum Vagina, Va-jj-ne; the 
erectile spongy tissue of the vagina. 
Corpus Fimbriatum, - Fim-bri-a-tum; fringe at 
the angles of the fornix in the brain. 
Corpus Highmorianum, - Hi-mo-ri-a-num; prom- 
inence on the top of the testes. 
Corpus Luteum, - Ln-te-um; cicatrix left in the 
ovarium by the bursting of a Graaffian vesicle. 
Corpus Mucosum, - Mq,-k6-sum; rete mucosum, 
between the cuticle and cutis, giving the character- 
istic color to the skin. 
Corpus Pampiniforme,-• Pam-pin-i-fer-me; a plexus 
of the spermatic vein. 
Corpus Spongiosum Urethra, - Spun-ji-6-sum 
Yti-rg-tre: a spongy structure around the urethra. 
Corpuscle, Kor-piis-1; an atom; a minute body. 
Corrigent, K6r-i-jent; an article added to a pre 
scription to modify action of any other ingredient 
Corroborant, Kor-ob-o-rant; strengthening; a cor- 
dial. [s troys 
Corrosive, Kor-6-siv; that which corrodes, or de- 
Corroskes, Kor-6-sivz, caustics; escharotics. 
Corrugation, Kor-y^-ga-jon; wrinkling; frowning. 
Corrugator, Kor-yq,-ga-tor; a muscle which wrinkles 
the part it acts upon. 
Cortex, Ker-teks; bark; the Peruvian bark. [bark. 
Cortical, Kor-ti-kal; appertaining to, or resembling MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Cortusa, Kor-t^-sa; a genus of plants. 
Coryza, Ko-rj-za; catarrh with sneezing. 
Coru, Ko-rdi; a tree of Japan. [ness. 
Corundrum, Ko-run-drum; a mineral of great hard- 
Corydalina, Kor-i-da-lj-na; an alkaloid inthecory- 
datis formosa. 
Corypha, Ko-rj-fa; a genus of palms. . 
Coryphe, Kor-i-fs; the extremity; the top of the 
head; point of the heart; extremities of the fingers. 
Cosmetic, Koz-met-ik; an external medicine to beau- 
tify the skin. [a worm. 
Cossis, Kos-is; a pimple on the face, like the head of 
Costa, K6s-ta; rib; a prefix. 
Costal, Kos-tal; pertaining to a rib. 
Costalis Pleura; Kos-ta-lis Pli^-ra; that portion of 
the pleura which lines the ribs. 
Costiveness, Kos-tiv-nes; constipation of the bowels. 
Costus, Kos-tus; a genus-of plants. 
Cotyloid, K6t-i lord; cup-shaped. 
Cotyloid Ligament, - Lig-a-ment, surrounding 
border of the acetabulum. [sing the lens. 
Couching, KNg-irj; operation for cataract, by depres- 
Counter Irritation, K-sn-ter Ir-i-ta-Jon; an irrita- 
tion, excited in a part of the body, with a view of 
relieving some excitement in another part. 
Counter Extension, - Eks-ten-jon: applying force 
to the opposite extremities of a fractured bone; 
or supporting the body while extension is used in 
reducing dislocations, as of the hip or shoulder. 
Counter Opening, - an opening on the opposite 
side, as for extracting a ball from a gun-shot wound. 
Coup; Ku>; a stroke, or sudden impression. 
Coup-de-Soleil, -• de-So-l^l; sun stroke; a sudden 
and often dangerous disease of the nervous system, 
Coup-de-Sang, - de-Son; blood-stroke; sudden 
congestion without hemorrhage. 
Coup-de-Maitre, - de-Ma-tr; introducing a sound 
with its convexity towards the abdomen, and turn- 
ing it half round, to enter the bladder. 72 
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Courses, K6rs-ez; monthly flow from the uterus. 
Couvre-Chef, Km-vr-Sef; a bandage for the head. 
Cowper's Glands, K^-perz Glandz; two small glands: 
in the female, at the entrance of the vagina; in the 
male, just before the prostrate gland. 
Coxa, Koks-a; the hip or haunch. 
Coxalgia, Koks-al-ji-u; pain in the hip. [disease. 
Coxarius Morbus, Koks-a-ri-us Mor-bus; hip-joint 
Cr., symbol for chronium. 
Crambe, Kram-be; a genus of plants, the sea kale. 
Cranium, Kra-ni-um; the skull; external and inter- 
nal table, with the intervening diploe. 
Craniology, Kra-ni-61-o-ji; phrenology. 
Cranioscopy, Kra-ni-os-ko-pi; inspection and meas- 
urement of skulls. 
Crassamentum, Kras-a-men-tum; clot, cruor, or co- 
agulum, including the fibrine and red globules of 
the blood. 
Crassula, Kra-sx[-la; a genus of plants. 
Cream of Sulphur, Krem ov Sul-fur; purified flow- 
er of sulphur. [testes. 
Cremaster, Kre-mas-ter; suspensory muscle of the 
Creasote, Kre-a-sot; flesh-preserver; an oily pun- 
gent fluid. [a liquid. 
Cremor, Krs-mor; cream; any substance floating on 
Crenatus, Kre-na-tus; notched; scolloped. 
Crepitant, Krep-i-tant; crackling. [tling. 
Crepitation, Krep-i-ta-Jon; crackling; grating; rat- 
Crepitus, Kr^p-i-tus; grating of the ends of fractured 
bones; also the peculiar respiratory rattle heard in 
auscultating the chest, like that produced by blow- 
ing into a dried bladder, or throwing salt on fire. 
Crescentic, Kres-en-Ji-e; enlarged lymphatics in 
the groin. 
Crest of the Ilium, Krest ov the Il'i-um; superior 
margin of the pelvis. 
Crest of the Tibia, - Tib-i-a; shin, spine, or ante- 
rior edge of the tibia. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Creta, Krs ta; chalk; an impure native carbonate 
of lime. 
Creta Preparata, - Prep-a-ra-ta; prepared chalk. 
Cretaceous, Kre ta-Js-us; chalky. 
Cretinism, Kre-tin-iz-m; organic idiocy often eon 
joined with goitre. 
Cribratio, Krj-bra-fi-o; the operation of sifting. 
Cribratus, Kri-bra-tus; perforated like a sieve. 
Cribriform, Krib-ri-ferm; sieve-like plate of the 
ethmoid bone at the root of the nose. 
Crico-Arytenoid, Krj-ko-A-rit-e-nffd;] 
" Pharyngei, - Far-in-je-j; 
" Thyroides, - Hj-rtf-dsz; 
muscles of 
the throat. 
•Cricoid, Krj-kerd; like a ring; cartilage of the 
larynx. 
Crimnodes, Krim-mS-dsz; bran-like. 
Crinones, Krj-n<f>-nez; grubs. 
Crinus, Kri-nus; the hair. [ease. 
Crisis, Krj-sis; the acme or turning point of a dis- 
Crista, Kris-ta; a crest; a cockscomb. 
" Galli, - Gal-j; cockscomb; process of the 
ethmoid bone. 
Critical, Krit-i-kal; applied to certain symptoms, 
and to certain periods of disease supposed to indicate 
a crisis. 
Crotchet, Kro-Ja; an obstetrical instrument used in 
extracting a dead foetus. 
Crocus, Kr6-kus; saffron; a genus of plants. 
Crotalus, Krot-a-lus; the rattlesnake. 
Croton, Kro-ton: a genus of plants. 
Croton Oil, - CT1; a drastic cathartic; also employ- 
ed externally, as a counter-irritant. 
Croton Tinctorium, - Tipk-t6-ri-um; the lack 
plant. 
Croton Tiglium, - Tig-li-um; purging croton, the 
seeds yielding the croton oil. 
Crotone, Kra-ton; a fungus on trees. 
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Croup, Kr®p; inflammation of the trachea. 
Crucial, Kr<f>-Jal; in the form of a cross. [joint. 
" Ligaments, - lig-a-ments; in the knee- 
Crucible: Krc6-si-bl; a chemical utensil. 
Cruor, Krrf>-or; the red part of the blood. 
Crura, Knh-ra; (plural of crus,) legs. 
Crural, Kr<f>-ral; belonging to the leg or thigh. 
• ' Hernia, - Her-ni-a; protrusion of intestine 
or omentum under Poupart's ligament into the 
femoral ring; femoral hernia. 
Crur^eus, Krco-re-us; 
Cruralis, Kr<D-ra-lis; 
Crus, Krus- leg, thigh. 
Crust a, Kriis-ta; a shell; the scum of a fluid. 
" Lactea, - Lak-tg-a; milk-scab; scald-head. 
Crustacea, Krus-ta-Je-a; shell-fish. 
Cryophorus, Krj-of-a-rus; an instrument showing 
the degree of cold produced by evaporation. 
Crypto, Krip-te; a little pit; concealed mucous folli- 
cles. 
Crystalline, Kris-tal-jn; applied to the lens of the 
eye, and also to certain pustular eruptions. 
Crystallization, Kris-tal-i-za-fon; process of liquids 
or gases becoming solid in a regular form. 
Crystallography, Kris-tal-6g-ra-fi; the science 
which teaches the form and structure of crystals. 
Crystalloid, Kris-tal-erd; like a crystal. 
Cu., symbol for copper. 
Cubeb, Kq-beb; a spicy berry from Java. 
Cubebine, Kq-bg-bsn; proximate principle of cubebs. 
Cubital, Kq-bi-tal: belonging to the fore-arm. 
Cubitus. Kq-bi-tus; the fore-arm. [ankle. 
Cuboides, Kq-b^-dez; like a cube; a bone in the 
Cucubalis. Kq-kq-ba-lis; a genus of plants. 
CuCULUS, Kq-kq-lus; a bandage for the head. 
Cucumis, Kq-kq-mis; a genus of plants. 
" Colocynthis, - Kol-G>-sin-t)is; bitter ap- 
ple; colocynth. 
muscles of the thigh; nerves 
of the leg. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Cucumts Sativus, Ki^-ki^-mis Sa-tj-vus; cucumber 
plant. 
Cuourbit, Kip-kdr-bit; 
Cucurbitula, Kq,-ktir-bit-yq,-la; 
" Sicca, - Sik-a; dry cupping. 
CuJUS, Kip-jus; of which; (in prescriptions.) 
" Libet, - Lj-bet; of any. 
Culex, Ki[-leks; the gnat family. 
Culinary, Ki[-li-na-ri; appertaining to the kitchen. 
Cumium, Kq,-mi-um; a genus of plants. 
Cuneiform, Kip-ns-i-form; wedge-shaped. 
Cuneiformis Ossa, Kq,-ne-i-fer-mis Os'a; bones of 
the tarsus. 
Cunuila, Kip-ntp-il-a: a genus of plants. 
Cupel, Kq,-pel; a shallow cup. 
Cupellation, Ki^-pel-a-jon; purifying precious met- 
als in a cupel. 
Cupping, Kiip-ip; the abstraction of blood by the 
scarificator and cupping glasses. 
a cupping-glass. 
Cupri, Acetas, Ki[-prj As-g-tas; 
" Rub igo, - Raj-bj-go; 
verdigris. 
Cuprum, K^-prum; copper. 
" Ammoniacum, - A-mo-ni-a-kum; ammo- 
nio-sulphate of copper. 
Cupula, Kq,-pq,-la; the cup of the acorn. 
Cupulifier^, Ki^p^-lif-er-s; the oak and chest- 
nut tribe of plants. 
Cura, Ki[-ra; 
Curatio, Kii-ra-Ji-o, 
cure; treatment of disease. 
Curari, Ku-ra-rj; a South American poison. 
Curarina, Ku-ra-rj-na; an alkaloid in the curari. 
Curative, Kt[-ra-tiv; treatment tending to restore 
Curd, Kurd: coagulum of milk. [health. 
Curculis, Kur-ki[-lis; the throat. 
Curcuma, Kur-ki[-ma; turmeric. 
Curculio, Kur-kq,-li-a; a genus of insects. 
Curette, Ki[-ret; a little scoop for the eye. [lina 
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Cusparia, Kus-pa-ri-a; Angustura bark. 
Cusparine, Kiis-pa-rsn; proximate principle of An- 
gustura bark. 
Cuspidati, Kus-pi-da-tj; canine teeth. 
Cuspis, Klis-pis; a point. 
Custos, Kds-tos; keeper. 
Cutaneous, Kq-ta-ng-us; belonging to the skin. 
Cuticle, Kq-ti-kl; epidermis; scarf-skin. 
Cutis-Anserina, Kq-tis-An-ser-j-na; goose-skin. 
" Vera, - Ve-ra; true skin; of which leather is 
made. [in prescription. 
Cyathus, Si-a-tus; a drinking cup; a wine-glassful. 
Cyanic Acid, Sj-an-ik As'id; cyanogen and oxygen. 
Cyanogen, Sj-an-o-jen; gaseous bicarburet of nitro- 
gen. 
Cyanosis, Sj-an-a-sis; 
Cyanopathy, Sj-a-nop-a-ti; 
mation of the heart; morbus eaeruleus. 
blue disease, attend- 
ant hpon malfor- 
Cyanides, Sj-an-i-dEz; 
Cyanurets, Sj-an-yq-rets; 
compounds of cyanogen 
which are not acids. 
Cyclamen, Sj-kla-men; a genus of plants. 
Cyolamine, Sj-kla-msn; purgative principle of the 
cyclamen Europium. 
Cycliscus, Si-klis-kuB; a lozenge. 
Cyclopion, Sj-klw-pi-on; the white of the eye. 
Cydonia, Sj-dw-ni-a; the quince tree. 
Cyema, Sj-E-ma; the ovum. 
Cyicoes, Sj-i-k6-Ez; relating to a dog. 
Cymene, Sj-mE-ne; an ingredient in the oil of cumin. 
Cynanche, Si-nan-kg; like a dog; any disease of the 
throat. 
Cynanche Tonsillaris, - Ton-sil-a-ris; quinsy. 
" Traciiealis, - Tra-kg-a-lis; croup. 
" Parotidea, - Par-o-tid -e-a; mumps. 
" Maligna, - Ma-lig-na; putrid sore 
throat, as in scarlatina. 
Cynanhicus, Sin-an-hj-kus; medicines which cure 
quinsy. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Cynolyssa, Sin-a-lis-a; canine madness; hydropho- 
bia. 
Cynophoria, Sin-o-f<5-ri-a; pregnancy. 
Cynorexia, Sin-o-reks-i-a; canine appetite. 
Cyphosis, Sj-fa-sis; a hump back. 
Cyprus, Sj-prus; the cypress-tree. 
Cyst, Sist; a bladder or sack. 
Cysteolithos, Sis-te-o-lj-tos; stone in the bladder. 
Cystirrhagia, Sis-ter-a-ji-a; hemorrhage from the 
bladder. 
Cystirrhcea, Sis-tir-e-a: catarrh of the bladder. 
Cystitis, Sis-tj-tis; inflammation of the urinary 
bladder. 
Cystotome, Sis-to-tom; an instrument for opening 
the capsule of the lens of the eye. 
Cystooele, Sis-to sei; hernia of the bladder. 
Cystoplasty, Sis-to-plas-ti; cure of fistulous open- 
ings in the bladder by adhesions. 
Cystoptosis, Sis-top-to-sis; hernia of the inner coat 
of the bladder into the urethra. 
Cystospastic, Sis-to-spas-tik; spasm of the bladder. 
Cystotomia, Sis-to-t6-mi-a; cutting into the blad- 
der. 
Cystoplegia, Sis-to-ple-ji-a; paralysis of the 
bladder. 
Cytinus, Sit-i-nus; a genus of plants. 
Cytisine, Sit-i-sen; an active principle of the cytis- 
tus laburnum. 
Cystoblast, Sis-to-blast; a cell-germ. 
D. 
Dacry, Dak-ri; a prefix; a tear. 
Dacryoma, Dak-ri-6-ma; weeping eyes. 
Dactylus, Dak-ti-lus; a finger; the date. 
D medium, De-di-um; a bougie. 
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Dama, Dd-ma; a deer. 
Daphne, Daf-ng; a genus of plants. 
Daphne Mezereon, Daf-ng Mg-zg-rg-on; the meze- 
reon. 
Daphnine, Daf-ngn; bitter principle of the mezereon. 
Dartos, Dqr-tos; the structure which corrugates the 
scrotum. 
Dartre, Dqr-tr; general term for cutaneous erup- 
tions. 
Datura, Da-tq-ra: a genus of plants. 
Datura Stramonium, - Stra-m6-ni-um; the thorn 
apple; stink-weed; Jamestown weed. 
Daturia, Da-tq-ri-a; 
Daturina, Dat-yq-rj-na; 
Daucus Carota, Da-kus Ka-r6-ta; the carrot. 
Decantation, De-kan-ta-jon; pouring off of a liq- 
uor, clear, from a sediment. 
Decidua, Dg-sid-yq-a; a thin external membrane 
within the uterus, thrown off after parturition. 
Deciduous, De-sid-yq-us; dying; falling off. 
Declination, Dek-li-na-Jon; remission of pain or 
fever. 
Decoction, Dg-kok-fon; preparation by boiling. 
Decoctum, Dg-kok-tum; a decoction. 
Decollation, Dg-kol-a-Jon; removal of the head; 
decapitation. [faction. 
Decomposition, De-kom-po-zif-on; analysis; putre- 
Decortication, Dg-kor-ti-ka-Jon; stripping off the 
bark, husk, or shell. 
Decrepitation, Dg-krep-i-ta-Jon; a crackling noise. 
Decubitus, Dg-kq-bi-tus; to lie down. 
Decumbent, Dg-kum-bent; lying down. [fibers. 
Decussation, Dg-kus-a-Jon; crossing; interlacing of 
Defecation, Def-g-ka-Jon; clarification; act of ex- 
truding the feeces. 
Deferens, Def-er-ens; excretory canal of the testis. 
Defixus, Dg-fiks-us; impotent. 
Deflagration, Def-la-gra-Jon; a rapid combustion. 
alkaloid of stramonium. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Defloration, Def-la- ra-Jon; depriving a female of 
her virginity. 
Deformatio, Def-or-ma-Ji-o; a deformity. 
Deglutition, Deg-l^-tlf-on; the act of swallowing. 
Degmus, Deg-mus; a gnawing pain. 
Dehiscent, De-his-ent; gaping. [the bowels. 
Dejection, De-jek-Jon; going to stool; discharging 
Dejectorius, De-jek-to-ri-us; purgative. 
Deligation, Del-i-ga-jon; methodical bandaging. 
Deliquescent, Del-i-kwes-ent; melting; salts becom- 
ing fluid by absorbing humidity from the air. 
Deliqutum, De-lik-wi-um; a fainting. 
Delirium, Dg-lir-i-um; insanity. 
'• Tremens, - Tre-menz; insanity of drunk- 
enness; the horrors; mania a potu. 
Delitescence, Del-i-tes-ens; sudden subsidence of 
inflammation. [spur. 
Delphinia, Del-fin-i-a; an alkaloid from the lark- 
Delphinium, Del-fin-i-um; the larkspur; a genus of 
plants. 
Delphys, Del-fis; the female organs of generation. 
Deltoid, Del-terd; muscle upon the shoulder. 
Dementia, Ds-men-fi-a; idiocy; fatuity. 
Demi, Dem-i; semi; half. 
Demissor, De-mis-or; a catheter. [ity. 
Demonomania, De-mon-o-ma-ni-a; religious insan- 
Demulcent, De-miil-sent; mucilaginous medica- 
ment; softener. 
Dengue, Dep-ga; a peculiar epidemic fever, having 
rheumatic and catarrhal symptoms. 
Dens, Dens; tooth. 
Dentagra, Den-ta-gra; toothache. 
Dental, Den-tal; appertaining to the teeth. 
Dentarpaga, Den-tar-pa-ga; an instrument for 
drawing teeth. [tebra. 
Dentatus, Den-ta-tus; the second of the cervical ver- 
Dentes Canini, Den-tez Ka-nj-nj; the two eye teeth 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Dentes Tncisores, D6n-tgz In-sj-z6-rgz; the four 
front teeth in each jaw. [each jaw. 
Dentes Molares, ■- Mo-la-rez; the ten grinders in 
" Sapienti^e, - Sap-i-en-Ji-e; the four last 
of the molares, two in each jaw are thus called; 
teeth of wisdom. 
Dentifrice, Den-ti-fris; an article for cleansing the 
teeth, as tooth-powder, tooth-wash. 
Dentine, Den-ten; the ivory of the teeth. 
Dentition, Den-tif-on; process of cutting the teeth. 
Dentoideus, Den-te'd-e-us: tooth-like. 
Denudation, De-nn-da-fon; laying bare any part. 
Deobstruent, Dg-6b-stra>-ent; removing obstructions. 
Deoxidation, Dg-oks-i-da-Jon; reducing a body from 
the state of an oxide. 
Depilation, Dep-i-la-Jon; a falling off of the hair. 
Depilatory, De-pil-a-to-ri; an application for re- 
moving the hair. 
Depletion, Dg-plg-jbn; diminishing the fullness of 
a part, as by bleeding, and other evacuating rem- 
edies. [eye-lashes. 
Deplumation, De-phx-ma-jbn; a falling off of the 
Depression, Dg-preJ-on; the state of a part that has 
been pressed down. 
Depressor, Dg-pres-or; any muscle which depresses 
the part on which it acts. 
Depurating, Dep-yq,-rat-ip; purifying. 
Derangement, Dg-ranj-ment; applied to functional 
disturbances of organs. [ter-irritants. 
Derivative, Dg-riv-a-tiv; revulsive remedies; coun- 
Derma, Der-ma; the skin. [skin. 
Dermoid, Der-merd: belonging to, or resembling the 
Descendens Noni, Dg-sen-denz N6-nj; part of the 
ninth pair of cerebral nerves. 
Desiccation, Des-i-ka-Jon; a drying. 
Desma, Des-ma; a bandage; a ligament. 
Desmoid, Des-merd; like a ligament. 
" Tissue, - TiJ-q; ligamentous tissue. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Despum ation, Des-pn-ma-jon; clarification of a fluid. 
Desquamation, Des-kwa-ma-Jon; exfoliation; scaling 
off; an abrasion of the cuticle. 
Destructiveness, Dg-struk-tiv-nes; propensity to 
violence. 
Desudatio, Des-yt^-da-fi-a; to sweat much. 
Detergents, Dg-ter-jents; cleansing remedies. 
Determination, Dz-ter-mi-na-tion; inordinate flow 
of blood to an organ. 
Detonation, Det-a-na-Jon; a sudden explosion. 
Detritus, Dg-trj-tus; fragmentary remains; soften- 
ing: suppuration. 
Detrusor Urin^e, De-tnfi-sor Yi|-r]-ne; the muscu- 
lar coat of the bladder, the action of which empties 
the bladder. 
Deuto, Di%-tca; a prefix, signifying two. [tion. 
Deutoxide, Dq,-t6ks-id; the second degree of oxida- 
Dextral, Deks-tral; on the right. 
Dextrine, Deks-tren; soluble starch. 
Di, Di; a prefix, signifying twice. 
Dia, Di-a; a prefix, signifying through. 
Diabetes, Dj-a-be-tgz: a disease characterized by 
dextrine or sugar in the urine. 
Diacausis. Di-a-ke-sis; excessive heat. 
Diacaustic, f)j-a-kos-tik; a burning-glass. 
Diaclysma, Dj-a-kliz-ma; wash for the mouth. 
Diacodium, Dj-a-k6-di-um; syrup of poppies. 
Dijsresis, Dj-dr-g-sis; solution of continuity; a wound 
or ulcer. 
DijETA, Dj-g-ta; diet; food. [diseases. 
Diagnosis, Dj ag-n6-sis; the art of discriminating 
Diagnostic, Di-ag-nos-tik; characteristic of a disease. 
Dialeimma, Dj-a-lg-im-a; the intermission of a fever. 
Dialysis, Dj-al-i-sis: loss of strength; weakness. 
Diaphanous, Dj-af-a-nus; transparent. 
Diaphoresis, Dj-a-fo-rg-sis; profuse perspiration. 
Diaphoretics, Dj-a-fa-ret-iks; medicines favoring 
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Diaphragm, Dj-a-fram: the midriff; muscle separat- 
ing the thorax and abdomen. 
Diaphragmatic, Dj-a-frag-mat-ik; belonging to the 
midriff. [the diaphragm. 
Diaphragmitis, Dj-a-frag-mj-tis; inflammation of 
Diaphthora, Dj-af-to-ra; corruption. 
Diaphysis, Dj-a-fe-sis; middle part of a long bone. 
Diapnoe, Di-ap-nw-e; a gentle perspiration. 
Diapyema, Dj-ap-i-e-ma; suppuration. 
Diarius, Dj-a-ri-us; of one day's length. 
Diarrhcea, Dj-a-re-a; morbid looseness of the bowels. 
Diarthrosis, Dj-ar-tr<f)-sis; a movable articulation. 
Diastasis, Dj-as-ta-sis; extension of a fractured limb. 
Diastole, Dj-as-ta-le; periodic dilitation of the heart 
and arteries. 
Diathesis, Dj-at-e-sis; habit; any morbid peculiarity 
of constitution. 
Dicrotic, Dj-krot-ik; double pulsation. 
Dictamnus, Dik-tam-nus; a genus of plants. 
Didym, Did-im; a metal. 
Didymi, Did-i-mj; twins; the testicles. 
Dies, Dj-ez; a day. 
Dies Caniculares, - Ka-nik-yq-la-rez; dog days 
Diet, Dj-et: food. 
Dietetics, Dj-e-tet-iks; relating to the diet. 
Diefuse, Di-tqs; spreading. 
Digastric, Dj-gas-trik; a muscle with two bellies. 
Digestion, Di-jest-yon; conversion of the food into 
blood. 
Digital, Dij-i-tal; belonging to the fingers. 
Digitalina, Dij-i-ta-lj-na; an alkaloid of fox glove. 
Digitalis, Dij-i-ta-lis; fox-glove, a narcotic plant. 
Dig'tium. Di-jiJ-i-um; a whitlow. 
Digitus, Dij-i-tus; a finger. 
" Pedis, - Ps-dis; a toe. [or diseased 
Dilatation, Dil-a-ta-Jon; widening, either natural 
Dilator, Di-lat-or; name of certain muscles; also a 
speculum for dilating parts. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Dimorphous, Di-m ir-fus; dissimilarity of structure. 
Dinus, Dj-nus; giddiness. 
Dicecia, Dj-g-ji-a; a class of plants. 
Dioptra, Dj-op-tra; a speculum. 
Diosoorea, Dj-o-sko-rg-a; the yam. 
Diosma, Dj-ds-mu; buchu, a medicinal plant. 
Diosmine, Di-os-mgn; bitter extractive of the buchu. 
Diospyros Virginiana, Dj-os-pj-ros Ver-jin-i-a-nu; 
the persimmon. 
Diploe, Dip-lo-g; the cellular structure separating 
the two tables of the skull. 
Diploma, Di-pl6-ma; the parchment conferring col- 
legiate honors, professional or literary. 
Diplopia, Di-p!6-pi-a; double vision, from a diseased 
condition of the optic nerves. 
Dipsomania, Dip-so-ma-ni-u; thirst of drunkards. 
Dipsosis, Dip-sa-sis; morbid thirst. 
Diptera, Dip-tg-ra; two-winged. 
Dipterix, Dip-tg-riks; a genus of trees bearing the 
tonquin bean. 
Director, Di-rek-tor; a grooved instrument for 
guiding the bistoury or incision knife. 
Dirca Palustris, Der-ka Pa-lus-tris; a small shrub; 
the leather-wood. 
Dirigent, Dir-i-jent; directing. 
Diringa, Di-rii;-ga; the sweet-flag. 
Discreet, Dis-krgt; distinct; separated. 
Discussion, Dis-krij-on; resolution. [mations. 
Discutient, Dis-kq-Jent; remedy to discuss inflam- 
Disease, Diz-gz; any morbid state, whether functional 
or organic. 
Disecoia, Dis-g-kd-a;deafness. 
Disinfection, Dis-in-fek-jon; purifying infected 
air, or clothing. 
Dislocation, Dis-lo-ka-fon; a luxation or displace- 
ment of a joint. 
Disorganization, Dis-er-gan-i-za-fon; destruction 
of an organ by disease. 84 
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Dispensary, Dis-pen-sa-ry; a shop for compounding 
medicines; a charitable medical institution for the 
benefit of the poor. 
Dispensatory, Dis-pen-sa-ta-ri; a book describing 
medicines, their compounds and preparation. 
Dissection, Di-sdk-Jon; anatomical examination of 
a part of the body by the knife. 
Dissolution, Dis-o-lq-Jon; death. 
Distal, Dis-tal; the side farthest from the heart; ap- 
plied to ligatures for aneurismal tumors, and is op- 
posed to proximal. 
Distension, Dis-ten-Jon; dilatation. 
Distillation, Dis-til-a-Jon; volatilization by heat 
and subsequent condensation. 
Distoma, Dis-t6-ma; two-mouthed; the liver-fluke. 
" Hepatioum, - Hg-pat-i-kum; worm some- 
times found in the liver. 
Distortion, Dis-tdr-Jon; to wrest aside. 
Distortor Oris, Dis-tdr-tor Q'ris; one of the zygo- 
matic muscles. 
Distrix, Dis-triks; a disease of the hair. 
Diuresis, Dj-yq,-rg-sis; copious flow of urine. 
Diuretic, Dj-yq,-ret-ik; increasing the secretion of 
urine. 
Diverticulum, Dj-ver-ti-kq,-lum; a blind tube 
branching out from the course of a longer one. 
Divi-divi, Dj-vj-dj-vj; an African pod, abounding in 
Tannic acid. 
Docimasia, Do-si-ma-Ji-a; art of examining fossils. 
Doctor, Dok-tor; learned; competent to teach. 
Doctoris in Medicine, Dok-ta-ris in Med-i-sj-ng; 
learned in medicine. [inches. 
Dodrans. Do-drans: a measure of length, about nine 
Dogmatics, Dog-mat-iks; an ancient sect of physi- 
cians. [cow-itch. 
Dolichos Pruriens, D61-i-kos Pr<f>-ri-ens; eowhage; 
Dolor, D6-lor; pain. 
Dolorous, D61-o-rus; painful; afflictive. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
85 
Dorema, Do-re-ma; a genus of plants. 
Dorsal, Der-sal; pertaining to the back; hence twelve 
of the vertebrae are called dorsal. 
Dorso-Cervical, Dor-so-Ser-vi-kal; back of the neck. 
Dorsum, Dor-sum; the back; applied to the posterior 
part of any member. [one time. 
Dose, Dos; to give; the amount of medicine given at 
Dossil, Dos-il; lint in cylindrical form. 
Dothen, Do-ten; a boil. [the body. 
Douche, D<dJ; a dash or jet of water upon any part of 
Draba, Dra-ba; a genus of plants. 
Drachm, Dram; sixty grs. by weight; a teaspoonful 
by fluid measure. [blood. 
Draconine. Dra-kdi-nen; red substance of dragon's- 
Draconis Sanguinis, Dra-kw-nis San-gwin-is; drag- 
on's-blood. 
Dracontium, Dra-kon-fi-um; a genus of plants. 
" Fcetidum, - Fet-i-dum; skunk cab- 
bage. 
Dracunculus, Dra-kui)-kq,-lus; the Guinea worm. 
Dragee, Dra-ja; a lozenge. 
Dragon's-Blood, Drag-onz-Blud; a resinous sub- 
stance of red color. [tives, &c. 
Drastic, Dras-tik; active, brisk; applied to purga- 
Draught, Drqft; a liquid taken at a dose. 
Drench, Drenq; a draught for a horse. 
Drimys, Drim-is; a genus of trees. 
Dripping Sheet, Drip-iy Egt; a bath, consisting of 
a wet sheet thrown over the body, with vigorous 
rubbing over the sheet. 
Dropsy, Drop-si; morbid serous effusion into any of 
the cavities-a sequel of many chronic diseases, 
particularly those of the kidneys. [in a sack. 
Dropsy, Encysted, - En-sis-ted; water contained 
Drosera, Dros-g-ru; a genus of plants, the sun-dew. 
Drosomeli, Dros-o-me-lj; honey-dew. 
Drosometer, Dro-som-g-ter; an instrument to mea- 
sure the amount of dew. 86 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Drug, Drug; a simple medicine that has not under 
gone preparation. 
Drupa, I)r<Jt>-pa; drupe; a stone fruit. 
Dry Cupping, Drj Kup-ig; applying cups without 
scarification. [yielding camphor. 
Dryobalanops, Drj-o-bal-a-nops; a genus of trees 
Ducts of Bellini, Dukts ov Bel-j-nj; orifices of 
the urinary canals of the kidneys. 
Ductus, Diik-tus; a canal for conveying fluids. 
" Arteriosus, - Hr-te-ri-<5-sus; between the 
aorta and pulmonary artery in the foetal circulation. 
Ductus Prostatici, - Pros-tat-i-sj; numerous ca- 
nals of the prostatic urethra, on each side of the 
veru montanum. 
Ductus Venosus, - Ve-n6-sus; between the vena 
porta and the ascending vena cava in the foetus. 
Ductus ad Nasum, - ad Na-sum; from the lachry- 
mal sac to the nose. 
Ductus Hepaticus, - He-pat-i-kus; from the liver 
to the cystic duct. 
Ductus Cysticus, - Sis-ti-kus; from the gall blad- 
der to the hepatic duct. 
Ductus Communis Choledochus, - Kom-q,-nis 
Kol-ed-o-kus; union of the cystic and hepatic 
ducts, and conducting to the duodenum. 
Ductus Panoreaticus, - Pan-kre-at-i-kus; from 
the pancreas to the duodenum. [rotid gland. 
Ductus a Steno, - a Ste-na; excretory of the pa- 
Ductus a Wharton, Hwer-ton; excretory of 
the submaxillary gland. [nightshade. 
Dulcamara, Dul-ka-ma-ra; bitter sweet, or woody- 
Dulce, Dul-se; sweet. 
Dulcification, Dul-si-fi-ka-fon; to make sweet. 
Dumose, Dq,-mu>s; bushy. [duodenum. 
Duodenitis, Dq-o-den-j-tis; inflammation of the 
Duodenum, Di|-o-de-num; the first of the intestines 
nearest to the stomach, into which the biliary and 
pancreatic secretions flow by their appropriate ducts. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
87 
Duplicate, Dii-pli-kat; doubled. 
Duplicature, Dq,-pli-ka-tqr; reflection of a mem- 
brane upon itself. 
Dura Mater, Dq,-ra Ma-ter; the outermost mem- 
brane of the brain. 
Duramen, Dq-ra-men; the heart-wood of a tree. 
Dynamic, Dj-nam-ik; force; power; vital; especially 
organic or vital force. 
Dynamis, Dj-na-mis; a power, or faculty. 
Dys, Dis; difficult; a prefix. 
Dyscatabrosis, Dis-kat-a-bro-sis; difficult swallow- 
ing. 
Dyscinesia, Dis-i-ns-gi-a; diminution of the power 
of motion. 
Dyscophosis, Dis-ka-f6-sis; diminished hearing. 
Dyseccea, Dis-s-se-a; deafness. 
Dysentery, Dis-en-ter-i; frequent mucous or bloody 
stools, with fever and tenesmus; inflammation of 
the mucous membrane of the lower intestines. 
Dysepulotic, Dis-e-pq-lot-ik; difficult to heal. 
Dysmasesis, Dis-ma-se-sis; difficult to masticate. 
Dysmenorrhcea, Dis-men-o-re-a; painful menstru- 
ation. 
Dyscesthesia, Dis-es-ts-gi-a; diminished sensation. 
Dysopia, Di-s6-pi-a; impaired vision. 
Dysorexia, Dis-a-rek-si-a; depraved appetite. 
Dysosmia, Dis-6s-mi-a; diminished sense of smell. 
Dyspepsia, Dis-pep-si-a; difficult digestion; generic 
name of indigestion, whether functional or organic. 
Dysphagia, Dis-fa-ji-a; difficulty of swallowing. 
Dysphonia, Dis-f6-ni-a; difficult speech. 
Dyspnea, Disp-ne-a; difficult breathing. 
Dysthetica, Dis-tet-i-ka; bad state of b( dy. 
Dysthynioa, Dis-fin-i-ka; despondency. 
Dystochia, Dis-to-ki-a; difficult labor. 
Dysuria, Dis-yq-ri-a; painful urination. 88 
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E. 
Earths, Erts; metalio oxides; as lime, the oxide of 
calcium. 
Eau, G); water. 
Eau de Coloo>e, G)' de Ko-lon; a perfume, made 
of alcohol and essential oils, and used as an evapo- 
rating lotion. I [of soda. 
Eau de Javille, - Sa-vgl; a solution of chloride 
Eau de Vie, - Ve; brandy. [ony tree. 
Ebenace.®, Eb-en-a-sg-g; a genus of plants; the eb- 
Ebenum, Eb'e-num; ebony. 
Ebriety, 8-bri-e-ti; intoxication. 
Ebullition, Eb-ul-iJ-on; boiling. 
Ecbollic, Ek-bol-ik; medicines that facilitate labor. 
Ecchymoma, Ek-i-m6-mu; tumid leg, occurring after 
parturition. [the skin. 
Ecchymosis, Ek-i-m<5-sis; effusion of blood beneath 
Eccoprotic, Ek-o-prot-ik; a mild cathartic. 
Eccritica, Ek-rit-i-ka; diseases of the excernent 
function. 
Eccyesis, Ek-si-g-sis; extra-uterine foetation. 
Echinoderma, Ek-i-no-der-mu; a class of radiated 
animals with hard skins. 
Echinops, Ek'i-nops: a genus of plants. 
Echinus, 8-kj-nus; the hedge-hog. 
Eclampsia, 8-klamp-Ji-a: splendor; brightness. 
Eclectic, Ek-lek-tik; name of a class of physicians 
who select from all sects in medicine; name of an 
ancient sect in medicine. 
Eclectic, American, Ek-16k-tik, A-mer-i-kan; name 
adopted by those American physicians who profess 
to be liberal in their views, and independent of par- 
ty, and favor progress and reform in the profession. 
Eclysis, 8-klj-sis; universal faintness. 
Economy, 8-kon-o-mi; orderly arrangement of things 
Ecphlysis, Ek-fli-sis, a vesicular eruption. 
Ecphronia, Ek fr6-ni-a; insanity; melancholy. MEDIC kL LEX CON. 
89 
Ecphyas, Ek-fj-as; an excrescence. 
Ecphyma, Ek-fj-ma; a cutaneous excrescence, as a 
callus, clavus, caruncula, and verucca. 
Ecplixis, Ek-pliks-is; a stupor from fright. 
Ecptoma, Ek-ta-ma; a falling down. 
Ecpyesis, Ek-pi-g-sis; humid scall; a generic term 
for suppurating skin diseases, as impetigo, porrigo, 
ecthyma, and scabies. 
Ecsarcoma, Ek-sq,r-ka-ma; a fleshy excrescence. 
Ecstasy, Ek'sta-si; a trance, as in catalepsy. 
Ectasia, Ek-ta-fi-a; an aneurism. 
Ectexis, Ek-teks-is; softening of parts. 
Ecthyma, Ek-tj-ma; to break out; irritable pustules 
of every variety. 
Ectopi^e, Ek-ta-pi-e; luxations; displacements. 
Ectropion, Ek-tr6-pi-on; eversion of the eyelids. 
Ectrosis, Ek-tr6-sis; a miscarriage. 
Eczema; Ek-zs-ma; an eruption of small blisters. 
EdiC, 8'dik; iron. 
Efferent, Ef'er-ent; carrying from; vessels convey- 
ing fluids from glands; nerves conveying impres- 
sions from the centre. 
Effete, Ef-et; worn out. 
Effila, Ef-j-la; freckles. 
Efflorescence, Ef-la-res-ens; bloom, as of a flower; 
redness of the skin; also the pulverization on the 
surface of salts, by the loss of the water of crystali- 
zation on exposure. 
Effluxion, Ef-lukjbn; abortion during the first 
three months of pregnancy. [halation. 
Effluvia, Ef-hp-vi-a; impalpable emanation; an ex- 
Effusion, Ef-^-^on; pouring out. 
Egeries, 8-je-ri-gz; an excretion. 
Egesta, 8-j6s-ta; excrementitious matter. 
Egophony, 8-gof-o-ni; goat-like sound, [the brain. 
Eilamldes, 8-i-lam-i-dez; membranes surrounding 
Eiloibes, 8-ldr-dsz; a dermoid tumor; coils of the 
skin resembling folds of intestine; convoluted. 90 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Eispnoe, 8-isp-no; inspiration of air. 
Ejaoulator, 8-jak-yq,-la-tor; that which throws 
out; muscle of the urethra. 
Elaidine, 8-la-i-dgn; a substance resembling stearine. 
Elaine, 8-la-gn- fluid portion of animal fat. 
Elaterium, El-a-te-ri-um; fruit of the wild cucum- 
ber, a drastic purgative. 
Elatine, El'a-ten; proximate principle of elaterium. 
Elcaja, El-ka-ja; an Arabian tree. 
Elcosis, El-k6-sis; ulceration. 
Electric, 8-lek-trik; pertaining to electricity. 
Elective Affinity, 8-lek-tiv A-fin-i-ti; preference 
of one body in uniting chemically with a second, 
rather than a third. 
Electricity, 8-lek-tris-i-ti; that fluid or property 
in nature which is developed by rubbing amber or 
glass, and may be either positive or negative, resin- 
ous or vitreous. [measure electricity. 
Electrometer, 8-lek-trom-g-ter; an instrument to 
Electro-Puncture 8-lek-trG>-Puijkt-yq,r; acupunct- 
uration, the needles being connected with a voltaic 
pile, or galvanic battery. 
Electrotype, 8-16k-tro-tjp; electrical production of 
fac-simile medals on copper. 
Electuary, 8-lekt-yq,-a-ri; a preparation of the 
consistence of honey; a confection. 
Elements, El'e-ments; simple bodies, undecomposed; 
chiefly metalic. 
Elemi, El'g-mj; a fragrant resin. 
Eleoptene, El-g-op-ts-ng; fluid portion of essen- 
tial oils partly congealed. 
Elephantiasis, El-s-fan-tf-a-sis; swelling of the 
legs or face, loss of hair and feeling; a foreign and 
rare disease, supposed to be contagious. 
Elephas, El'g-fas; the elephant. 
Elettaria, 8-let-a-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Elevator, El'g-va-tor; that lifts up; name of numer 
ous muscles, also of certain surgical instruments. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Elidron, El'i-dron; mastich. 
Elixation, 8-liks-a-jon; boiling. 
Elingual, 8-liij-gwal; without a tongue. 
Elixir, 8-liks-er; a compound tincture. 
Elixir Proprietatis, 8-liks-er Pro-pq-e-ta-tis; 
compound tincture of aloes. 
Elixir Vit.e, - Vj-te; elixir of life; the secret 
sought by alchemy. 
Elixir Vitrioli; Vit-ri-6-lj; aromatic sulphuric acid. 
Elutriation, 8-lq,-tri-a-fon; decantation. 
Eluvies, 8-14-vi-sz; I wash out. 
Elymus, 8-lj-mus; a genus of grasses. 
Elytrites, El-i-trj-tez; inflammation of the vagina. 
Elytrocele, El'i-tro-sel; hernia into the vagina. 
Elytroid, El-i-trdd; like a sheath. 
Elytron, El'i-tron; a sheath; the vagina. 
Elytror Raphia, El'i-tror Ra-fi-a; suture of the 
vagina, as a cure for prolapsus uteri. 
Elytroptosis, El-i-trop-to-sis; falling down of the 
vagina. [of catamenia. 
Emansio Mensium, 8-man-si-o Men-si-um; retention 
Emasculatus, 8-mas-kq,-la-tus; one whose testes 
have been removed. 
Embalming, Em-b^m-ip; preserving a dead body, 
as by spices and other antiseptics. 
Embole, Em-b61; reducing a dislocation. 
Embonpoint, Rh-boh-pweh; in full flesh. 
Embrocation, Em-bro-ka-Jon; a liniment. 
Embryo, Em'bri-a; the germ of a plant; the foetus 
before the fifth month. [embryo. 
Embryology, Em-bri-61-o-ji; a description of the 
Embryotomy, Em-bri-ot-o-mi; dismemberment of 
the foetus in utero to allow of its removal. 
Embryulcia; Em-bri-til-Ji-a; the obstetric art; the 
removal of a dead foetus. 
Embryulcus, Em-bri-iil-kus; the blunt hook. 
Emesis, Em'e-sis; vomiting'. 
Emetics, 8-m6t-iks; medicines producing vomiting. 92 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Emetina, Em-s-tj-na: alkaloid of ipecacuanha. 
Emeto-Cathartic, S-mdt-o-Ka-f^f-tik; a medicine 
operating both by vomiting and purging. 
Emesia, E-me-ji-a, the act of vomiting. 
Emissarium, Em-i-sa-ri-um; a canal through which 
fluids pass. 
Emission, 8-mif-on; the act of throwing off matter. 
Emmenagogues, Em-en-a-gogz; medicines produc- 
ing menstruation. 
Emollients, S-mdl-yents; medjcines possessing the 
power of softening. [from p ission. 
Empathema, Em-pa-te-ma; furious rage, or mania 
Emphlysis, Em'fli-sis; vesicular eruptions; as miliary 
fever, thrush, cow-pox, water-pox, and pemphigus. 
Emphyma, Em-fi-ma; a tumor below the skin. 
Emphysema, Em-fi-se-ma; a swelling produced by 
air or gas. 
Empiric, Em-pir-ik; one who practices medicine up- 
on experience, and not according to theory; a term 
sometimes applied to uneducated physicians. 
Empirical, Em-pir-i-kal; practice based solely on 
experience. 
Emplastrum, Em-plas-trum; a plaster. 
Empomphalos, Em-pom-fa-los; umbilical hernia, 
with blood in the sack. 
Empresma, Em-pres-ma; internal inflammation. 
Emprosthotonos, Em-pros-tot-o-nos; tetanus-the 
body bent forward by spasm. [mouth. 
Emptysis, Emp-tj-sis; a discharge of blood from the 
Empyema, Em-pi-e-ma; a collection of pus in the 
thoracic cavity. 
Empyesis, Em-pi-e-sis; suppuration. 
Empyesis Oculx, - Ok'yn,-lj; pus in 'he chambers 
of the eye. 
Empyooele, Em-pj-o-sel; pus within the scrotum. 
Empyreuma, Em-pi-rd6-ma; a burnt smell. 
Empyreumatic, Em-pi-r®-mat-ik; smelling as of 
burning. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
93 
Emulsion, 8-mdl-jbn; any milk-like mixture. 
Emunctory, 8-mupk-toi-ri; any outlet or vessel of 
excretion. 
Enamel, En-am-el; hard exterior stirface of the teeth. 
Enarthrosis, En-ar-tr6-sis; ball-and-socket joints. 
Enanthesis, 8-nan-tg-sis; a rash. 
Encanthis, En-kan-tis; the angle of the eye. 
Encathismia, En-ka-tiz-mi-a; a half-bath. 
Encauma, En-ke-ma: a mark left by a burn. 
Encephalic, En-sg-fal-ik; within the head, [brain. 
Encephalitis, En-sef-a-lj-tis; inflammation of the 
Encephalocele, En-sef-a-la-sgl; a hernia of the 
Encephaloid, En-sef-a-lffd, brain-like. [brain. 
Encephalon, En-sef-a-lon; the brain. 
Encysted, En-sist-ed; covered with a sac. 
EndermatiC; En-der-mat-ik; a method of using med- 
icines, by applying them to the skin. 
Endemic, En-dem-ik; a disease prevailing within a 
circumscribed district. 
Endosmosis, En-dos-mo-sis; passage of liquids or 
gases, through membranes. 
Endocarditis, En-do-kar-dj-tis; inflammation of 
the lining membrane of the heart. [growth. 
Endogenous, En-doj-en-us; increasing by internal 
Endogenesis, En-doj-en-e-sis; cell-formation within 
a cell. [turn. 
Enema, En-g-ma: a clyster, or injection into the rec- 
Engorgement, En-gerj-ment; accumulation of blood, 
or other fluids in vessels or hollow organs. 
Ennui, Rp-we; listlessness; mental fatigue. [bone. 
Enastosis, 8-nas-t6-sis; a tumor in the canal of a 
Enrythmus, En-rit-mus; irregular pulse. 
Ens, Enz; an entity; an active body. 
Ensiform, En'si-form; sword-like; applied to the 
cartilage of the sternum at the epigastrium. 
Entasis, En-ta-sis; constrictive spasm, as cramp, wry- 
neck, lock-jaw, &c. 
Enteralgia; En-ter-al-ji-a; colic. 94 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Enteric, En-ter-ik; belonging to the intestines. 
Enteritis, En-ter-[-tis; inflammation of the bowels, 
Entero, En'-ter-o;an intestine; a prefix. 
Enterocele, En-ter-o-sel; intestinal hernia. 
Entero-Epiplocele, En'ter-0-8-pip-10-sel; a hernia 
including both the intestine and omentum. 
Entero-Epiplomphalos, En'ter-0-8-pip-16m-fal-os; 
umbilical hernia. 
Enteron, En-'ter-on;an intestine. 
Enteropathia, En-ter-Q-pa-fi-a; a disease of the 
intestines. [intestine. 
Enteroraphe, En-ter-o-ra-fe; sewing a wounded 
Enteroscheocele, En-ter-os-ke-o-sel; scrotal hernia. 
Enterotome, En-ter-dt-o-me; a form of scissors in- 
vented by Cloquet, for opening the intestines in 
dissections. [intestines. 
Enterotomia, En-ter-o-to-mi-a; dissection of the 
Entomology, En-to-mol-a-ji; natural history of 
insects. 
Entophyte, En'to-fjt; a vegetable parasite. 
Entozoa, En-t0-z6-a: parasitical animals. 
Entropion, En-tr6-pi-on: inversion of the eyelids. 
Enuresis, En-yq-re-sis; incontinence of urine. 
Ep, Ep; 
Eph, Ef; 
Epi, Ep'i; 
a prefix, meaning above; increase; addi- 
l*on' [remissions. 
Epanetus, Ep-an-e-tus; remittent, as a fever with 
Ephelides, 8-fe-li-dez; freckles. [duration. 
Ephemera, 8-fem-e-ra; a fever having but one day's 
Ephialtes, 8-fi-al-tez: nightmare. [ration. 
Ephidrosis, Ef-i-dro-sis; profuse and morbid perspi- 
Epicanthis, Ep-i-kan-tis; the angle of the eye. 
Epicranium, Ep-i-kra-ni-um; integument lying on 
the skull. 
Epideris, Ep-i-de-ris; the clitoris. [district. 
Epidemic, Ep-i-dem-ik; prevailing over an extensive 
Epidermis, Ep-i-derm-is: scarf skin; cuticle. . 
Epidermic, Ep-i-d^r-mik; relating to the cuticle. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
95 
Ep'dermoid, Ep-i-d^r-mud: like the cuticle. 
Epididymis, Ep-i-did-i-mis; an appendage of the 
testicle. 
Epigastric, Ep-i-gas-trik; above the stomach. 
Epigastrium, Ep-i-gas-tri-um; pit of the stomach. 
Epiglottis, Ep-i-glot-is; cartilage at the root of the 
tongue. 
Epilepsy, Ep'i-lep-si; a convulsive disease with sud- 
den loss of sense, foaming at the mouth, followed 
by stupor. 
Epiphora, E-pif-a-ra; the watery eye. [tilage. 
Epiphysis, 8-pif-i-sis; bony process attached by car- 
Epiplocele, 8-pip-lo-sel; a hernia of the omentum. 
Epiploic, 8-pip-16-ik; belonging to the omentum. 
Epiploitis, 8-pip-lo-j-tis; inflammation of the om»n- 
turn. 
Epiploon, 8-pip-lo-on; caul; omentum. 
Epiploscheocele, 8-pip-los-ke-o-SEl; scrotal hernia 
with omentum 
Epispadias, Ep-i-spa-di-as; malformation of the 
penis, the urethra opening upon the dorsum. 
Epispastio, Ep-i-spas-tik; blistering; vesicatory. 
Epistaxis, Ep-i-staks-is; bleeding at the nose. 
Episthotonos, Ep-is-tot-o-nos; tetanus; emprosthot- 
onos. [ive. 
Episynthetic, Ep-i-sin-t6t-ik: accumulative; collect- 
Epithelium, Ep-i-tg-li-um: the fine cuticle on the 
lips, fauces, and the mucous membranes. 
Epithem, Ep'i-tem; a lotion, or fomentation. 
Epsom Salts, Ep'som Salts; sulphate of magnesia. 
Epulis, 8-pt%-lis; a tumor on the gums. 
Equinia, 8-kwj-ni-a; glanders; a contagious disease, 
to which horses are subject, but communicable to 
the human species by inoculation. 
Equinus, 8-kwj-nus; a variety of talipes, or clubfoot. 
Equilibrium, 8-kwi-lib-ri-um; equal distribution. 
Equivalents, 8-kwiv-a-lents; a law of proportions 
in chemical combinations. 96 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Equus, 8'ku-us; the horse, a genus of animals. 
Erbium, Erbi-um; a newly discovered metal. 
Erector, 8-rek-tor; that which raises up; certain 
muscles of the genitals are so called. 
Erectile Tissue, 8-rek-til TiJ-i|; a peculiar tissue, 
which is capable of erection or active turgescence. 
Eremacausis, Er-e-ma-ke-sis; slow combustion; dry 
rot. 
Erethism, Er'e-tiz-m; increased irritability. 
Ergot, Er'got; spurred rye. 
ERGOTiNE,Er'got-en; extract obtained from ergot. 
Ergotism, EEgot-iz-m; poisonous effect of ergot. 
Erica, 8-rj-ka; the genus of heaths. [plants. 
Ericaci^e, Er-i-ka-Ji-e; a natural order of shrubby 
Erigeron, 8-rij-e-ron; a genus of plants. 
Erinaceus, Er-i-na-fe-us; the hedge-hog genus of 
animals. 
Eroded, 8-r6-ded; jagged. 
Erosion, E-ro-jon; destroyed by ulceration. 
Erratic, Er-at-ik; wandering; irregular. 
Errhine, Er'en; drugs producing sneezing. 
Error Loci, Er'or Ld>-kj; wrong place. 
Eructation, 8-ruk-ta-jon; belching; escape of wind 
from the stomach. 
Eruption, 8-riip-Jon; cutaneous pimples or pustules. 
Ervum. Er'vum; a genus of plants. 
Eryngium Aquaticum, 8-rin-ji-um A-kwat-i-kum; 
button snake-root. 
Erysimum, 8-ris-i-mum; a genus of plants. 
Erysipelas, Er-i-sip-e-las; St. Anthony's fire; in- 
flammation of the skin, attended with fever, heat, 
redness, Ac.; when deep seated, and suppurative, is 
called pldegmonmu. 
Erysipelatous, Er-i-si-pdl-a-tus; relating to, or 
characteristic of, erysipelas. 
Erythema, Er-i-te-ma; simple redness. 
Erythematous, Er-i-tem-a-tus; inflammation rap- 
idly tending to gangrene. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
97 
Erythrina, Er-i-irj-na: a genus of plants. 
Erythrine, Er-i-tren; the red coloring matter of the 
lichen roccella. [uterus. 
Esaphe, 8-sa-fe; the touch, in examination of the 
Eschar, Es'kar; a slough. [flesh. 
Escharotic, Es-ka-rot-ik; a caustic; destroyer of the 
Esculent, Es'kq-lent; good for food. 
Esculina, Es-kq-lj-na; alkaloid of the horse chestnut. 
Eso, 8'so; internal; a prefix. 
Esophagous, 8-sof-a-gus; the gullet reaching from 
the pharynx to the cardiac orifice of the stomach. 
Esox Lucius, g'soks Lq-si-us; the pike fish. 
Esprit, Es-pre; essence or spirit; any product of dis- 
tillation. 
Essence, Es'ens; principal ingredient; essential oils 
diluted with alcohol. 
Essentia, Es-dn-Ji-a; an essence. [thing. 
Essential, Es-en-jal; relating to the essence of any 
Essera, Es-e-ra; a cutaneous eruption. 
Estival, Es-tj-val; pertaining to the summer 
Ether, 8'ter; a volatile fluid. 
Ethereal Oil, 8-te-re-al CT1; a volatile oil. 
Ethmoid, Eft-mud: sieve-like. 
Etiology, Et-i-61-o-ji; science which teaches tha 
causes of diseases. 
Eu, Yq; well, or good; a prefix. 
Eugeus, Yq-je-us; the uterus. 
Eule, Yq-le; a worm found in putrid ulcers. 
Eunuch, Yq-nuk; a castrated man. 
Euonymine, Yq-6n-i-men; active principle of Euon- 
ymus Amerieanus. 
Euonymls Americanus, Yq-on-i-mus A-mer-i-ka- 
nus; the shrub burning-bush. [patorium. 
Eupatorina, Yq-pa-to-rj-na; active principle of Eu- 
Eupatorium Perfoliatum, Yq-pa-ta-ri-um Per- 
fa>-li-a-tum; thoroughwort; boneset. 
Eupatorium Purpureum, - Pur-pq-re-um; queen 
of the meadow. 98 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Euphorbia, Yip-fer-bi-a; a genus of medicinal plants. 
Ecstachian Tube, Yq-sta-ki-an Tq,b; canal lead- 
ing from the throat to the internal ear. 
Eustachian Valve, - Valv; at the junction of the 
inferior vena cava with the heart. [tion. 
Eutrophic, Yip-trof-ik; agents which increase nutri- 
Eversion, 8-ver-jon; turned outward. 
Evolution, Ev-a-lip-Jon: development. 
Evolution, Spontaneous, - Spon-ta-ns-us; revo- 
lution of the foetus in arm presentations so that the 
breech descends. 
Exacerbation, Eks-as-er-ba-Jon; to become violent 
Ex^eresis, Eks-e-re-sis; the removal of a part. 
Exanouious, Eks-ap-gwi-us; 
Exsanguious, Eks-aij-gwi-us; 
deficient in blood. 
Exania, Eks-a-ni-a; a prolapsus of the anus. 
Exanimation, Eks-an-i-ma-Jon; fainting; death. 
Exaltatio Virium, Eks-ol-ta-Ji-o Vir-i-um; in 
creased action of the vital forces. 
Exanthemata, Eks-an-te-ma-ta; eruptive fevers. 
Exanthem, Eks-an-tem; any cutaneous eruption or 
rash. 
Excernent, Eks-ern-ent; functions of secretion and 
absorption. 
Excision, Eks-i^-on; cutting out a part. 
Excitability, Ek-sjt-a-bil-i-ti; susceptibility to the 
action of stimuli. 
Excitant, Ek-sit-ant; exciting. 
Excitement, Ek-sjt-ment; stimulation; increased 
action: the result of the application of stimuli. 
Excito-Motory, Ek-sjt-a-Mw-tQ-ri; true spinal 
nerves. 
Excoriation, Eks-ko-ri-a-Jon; abrasion of skin. 
Excrement, Eks'kre-ment; the faeces. 
Excrementitious, Eks-krs-men-tiJ-us; of the na ture 
of excrements. [growth. 
Excrescence, Eks-kres-ens; any preternatural 
Excretion, Eks-kre-Jon; anything thrown off. MEDICAL LEXICON 
99 
Excretoby, Eks'kre-to-ri; vessel or duct for dis- 
charges. 
Exfcetation, Eks-feta-Jon; extra-uterine foetation. 
Exfoliation, Eks-fo-li-a-Jon; separation of dead 
from living bone. 
Exhalants, Eks-hal-ants; vessels which throw out 
fluid upon the external or internal surfaces. 
Exhalation, Eks-ha-la-Jon; the process of exhaling, 
the throwing off of vapor. 
Exhilarants, Eg-zil-a-rants; stimulants. [corpse. 
Exhumation, Eks-hip-ma-Jon; disinterment of a 
Exo, Eks'o; outward; a prefix. 
Exogenous, Eks-6j-en-us; outward growers, as trees, 
and many vegetables. 
Exomphalus, Eks-om-fa-lus; umbilical hernia. 
Exophthalmia, Eks-of-tal-mi-a; protrusion of the 
eye-ball. 
Exosmosis, Eks-os-m6-sis; property of exudation or 
transpiration, by which rarer fluids pass out of a 
cavity through membranes, into denser fluids. 
Exostima, Eks-os-tpma; a genus of trees; the Cin- 
choniacese. [bone. 
Exostosis, Eks-os-ta-sis; a morbid enlargement of a 
Exotic, Eks-6t-ik; belonging to a foreign country. 
Expectant, Eks-pekt-ant; applied to the treatment 
of a disease by palliatives merely, as when reliance 
is placed on the vital force. 
Expectorant, Eks-pek-to-rant; promoting mucous 
discharges from the lungs. 
Expiration, Eks-pi-ra-Jon; expelling air from the 
lungs after it has been respired. 
Expiratory, Eks-pjr-a-to-ri; that which assists in 
the act of expiration. 
Exploration, Eks-plo-ra-fon; probing a wound, or 
examining the thorax, abdomen, &c., for the physi- 
cal signs of disease; including inspection, palpation, 
mensuration, succussion, percussion, and ausculta- 
tion. 100 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Expression, Eks-preJ-on; compression, as for extract* 
ing oil from plants or seeds. 
Expuition, Eks-pq,-i,f-on; the act of spitting. 
Expulsive, Eks-ptil-siv; that which presses out. 
Exsa.nguinity, Ek-san-gwin-i-ti; bloodlessness. 
Exsertus, Eks-er-tus; protruding. 
Exsiccation, Eks-i-ka-jbn: drying. [an organ. 
Exstrophia, Eks-trw-fi-a; eversion; displacement of 
Extension, Eks-ten-Jon; force applied in reducing 
a fracture or dislocation. 
Extensor, Eks-ten-sor; to stretch out; name of nu- 
merous muscles. 
Extirpation, F.ks-ter-pa-Jon; the complete removal, 
or cutting out of a part. [the body. 
Extraction, Eks-trak-Jon; taking substances out of 
Extraneous, Eks-tra-ns-us; superfluous; foreign to 
the body. 
Extra-Uterine Pregnancy, Eks'tra-Yq,-ter-jn 
Preg-nan-si; imperfect foetation in some organ 
other than the uterus. 
Extravasation, Eks-trav-a-sa-Jon; effusion of blood 
into cavities, or beneath the skin. 
Extremity, Eks-trem-i-ti; the end. 
Extrinsic, Eks-trin-sik; coming from without. 
Extrorsal, Eks-tror-sal; turned outward. 
Exuviaj, Eks-ytp-vi-s; any matter cast off. 
Eye, F; organ of vision. 
Eye-ball, Fbol; the globe of the eye. 
F. 
F.; symbol for fluorine. 
F., FT., or Fiat, F., Ft., or Fj-at; make; let it be made. 
Faba, Fa-ba; a bean. 
Fabrarum Aqua,Fa-bra-rum H'kwa; water in which 
hot iron has been cooled. 
F tCETTK, Fa set; small, smooth surface of bone. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
101 
Facial, Fa-Jal; belonging to the face. 
" Angle, - Aij'gl; Camper's arbitrary lines, 
showing the deviations of the face from a perpen- 
dicular line, upon which he professed to derive in- 
dications of the relative intellectual and moral con- 
formation of individuals and races. 
Facial Artery, - Hr'ter-i; 
" Vein, - Van; 
vessels of the lips and 
face. [pair. 
" Nerve, - Nerv; portio dura; the seventh 
Facies, Fa-Ji-sz; the face; lower and anterior portion 
of the head. 
Factitious, Fak-tif-us; artificial. 
Faculty, Fak-ul-ti: technically, the professors or 
teachers of medical science. 
Falces, Fe-sez; alvine excretions; the dregs. 
Falcula, Fek-yn-la; a substance obtained by grind- 
ing or bruising certain vegetables in water. 
Falx, Feks; a sediment. 
Fagra, Fa-gra; a genus of trees. 
Fagine, Fa-jsn; a narcotic extract of beech-nuts. 
FAGOTRiTicuM,Fag-o-trit-i-kum; the buckwheat. 
Fagus, Fa-gus; the beech. 
Fahrenheit's Thermometrical Scale, Far-en- 
hsts Her-ma-m6t-ri-kal Skal; its zero shows the 
temperature of melting snow and salt, a frigorific 
mixture: thirty-two degrees marks the freezing 
point of water; and its boiling point by this scale 
is at two hundred and twelve degrees. 
Falciform, Fal-si-ferm; scythe-shaped; process of 
the dura mater. 
Falco, Fal-ko; a genus of birds. 
Fallopian Ligament, Fa-lw-pi-an Lig-a-ment; Pou- 
part's ligament. 
Fallopian Tubes, - Tq,bz; from the ovaria to the 
uterus. 
Falx, Falks; a scythe; process of the dura mater. 
" Cerebri, - Ser-e-brj; the falciform process 
between the hemispheres of the brain. 102 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Falx Cerebelli, Falks Ser-g-bdl-j; the lesser falci- 
form process between the lobes of the cerebellum. 
Fames, Fa-mgz; hunger. 
Farcy, Fqr-si; 
Farcin, Fqr-sin; 
a disease of the lymphatics of the 
skin of horses. 
Farina, Fa-rj-na; meal; vegetable flour. 
Farinaceous, Far-i-na-Jus; mealy. 
Fascia, FaJ-i-a; a bandage; certain ligaments. 
" Lata, - La-ta; aponeurosis of the thigh. 
" Superficialis, - Stvper-fiJ-i-a-lis; mem- 
brane extending over the abdomen and downwards 
over the front of the thighs. 
Fascia-T-Formis, - T-Fer-mis; the T bandage. 
" Tortillis, - Tor-til-is; a tourniquet. 
" Transversalis, - Trans-ver-sa-lis; cellulo- 
fibrous membrane outside the peritoneum, and in- 
vesting the transversalis muscle. 
Fascicular, Fa-sik-yq-lar; in bundles. [handful. 
Fasciculus, Fa-sik yq-lus; a bundle of fibers; a 
Fasciola, Fas-i-a-la; the fluke-worm. 
Fauces, Fe-sgz; the pharynx and back part of the 
mouth. [country. 
Fauna, F6-na; the group of animals peculiar to a 
Faux, Foks; opening of the pharynx. 
Favosus, Fa-v6-sus; honeycomb-like. 
Favus, Fa-vus; a pustule resembling the honeycomb. 
Fe., Fg; symbol of iron. 
Febricula, Fg-brik-yq-la; a slight fever. 
Febrifuge, Feb-ri-fqj; to drive away fever; medi- 
cine subduing fever. 
Febris, Fg-bris; fever. 
Febres, Fe-brez; fevers. 
Febrile, Fg-bril; belonging to fever. [es; dregs. 
Fecula, Fek-yq-la; starch; residua of vegetable juio- 
Feoulent, Fek-yq-lent; the refuse; dregs. 
Fecundation, Fg-kun-da-Jon; to make fruitful. 
Fecundity, Fs-kiin-di-ti; fruitfulness. 
Fel, Fei: bile. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
103 
Pel Bovum, Fei B<5-vum; ox bile. 
Felon, Fel-on; deep abscess upon the finger involv- 
ing the periosteum. 
Femoral, Fem-o-ral; belonging to the thigh. 
" Hernia, - H6r-ni a; crural hernia. 
Femur, F^-mur; the thigh bone. 
Fenestra, Fg-nes-tra; a window; part of the inter- 
nal ear, including both the foramina, ovale and 
rotunda. [a window. 
Fenestrate, Fg-nes-trat; having the appearance of 
Ferment, Fer-ment; an azotized body in a state of 
oxidization. । 
Fermentation, Fer-ine n-ta-Jon; commotion, as in 
the decomposition of saccharine vegetables; souring. 
Fermentium, Fer-men-Ji-um; yeast. 
Fern, Fern; a cryptogamic plant. 
Feronia Elephant um, Fer-6-ni-a El-e-fan-tum; a 
large tree in India. 
Ferri Rubigo, Fer-j Rdo-bi-go; rust of iron. 
" Limatura, - Lim-a-t^-ra; iron filings. 
Ferro, Fer-o; a prefix, meaning iron. 
Ferro-Cyanio Acid, - Sj-an-ik As'id; a com- 
pound of cyanogen, metallic iron, and hydrogen. 
Ferrocyanates, Fer-o-sj-an-ats; salts formerly 
called triple prussiates. [of iron. 
Ferruginous, Fer-<6-jin-us; partaking of the nature 
Ferrum, Fer-um; the metal iron. 
" Ammoniatum, - A-mu>-ni-a-tum; ammo- 
nio-chloride of iron. 
Fertile, Fer-til; fruitful. 
Ferula, Fer-yt[-la; a genus of plants. 
Fervor, Fer-vor; a violent heat. 
Fever, Fg-ver; disease involving the general system, 
characterized by increased heat, &c., of which there 
are many varieties, and may be either continued, 
remittent, or intermittent. [etable. 
Fibre, Fj-ber; a filament, whether animal or veg- 
Fibril, Fj-bril; a thread-like fibre. 104 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Fibeine,Fj-brin;a protean compound of animals and. 
plants. 
Fibrous, Fj-brus; composed of fibres. 
Fibula, Fib-yx^-la; a clasp, or brace; the smaller 
bone of the leg. 
Fibulae, Fib-yq,-lar; appertaining to the fibula. 
Ficus, Fj-kus; a fig; like a fig. 
Filago, Fi-la-go; a genus of plants. 
Filament, Fil-a-ment; a minute fibre. 
Filaria, Fi-la-ri-a; the Guinea worm. 
Filices, Fil-i-sez; ferns. 
Filiform, Fil-i-ferm; thread-like. 
Filix, Fil-iks; the fern, a tribe of plants. 
Fillet, Fil-et; a ribbon or band. 
Filter, Fil-ter; a sieve or strainer. [strainer. 
Filtrate, Fil-trat; the part that passes through the 
Filtration, Fil-tra-Jon; a careful straining. 
Filtrum, Fil-trum; a filter. 
Filum, Fil-um; a thread, or filament. 
Fimbria, Fim-bri-a; a fringe; the fringe-like ex- 
tremity of the Fallopian tube. 
Fimus. Fj-mus; feces; dung. 
Fir, Fer; pinus abies; the tree whence tar and tur- 
pentine are derived. 
Fire Damp, Fjr Damp; carburetted hydrogen gas; in- 
flammable gas, upon which the explosions in mines 
depend. [rials. 
Fissipara, Fi-sip-a-ra; certain polypes, and infuso- 
Fissura, FiJ-n-ra; a fissure. 
Fissure. FiJ-iu; a fine crack in a bone; a groove. 
F1SUS, Fj-sus; cleft; cloven. 
Fistula, Fis-ti^-la; a sinuous ulcer. 
Fistula in Ano, - ff'no; ulcer through the rectum. 
" in Perineo, - Per-in-e-o; ulcer in the per- 
ineum, often perforating the rectum, vagina, 
bladder, or urethra. 
Fistula,Lachrymalis, Fis-tq,-la, Lak-ri-ma-lis; an 
ulcerous opening in the larchrymal sac. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
105 
Fistula,Salivary, Fis-tq,-la,Sal-i-va-ri; a wound or 
ulcer opening into the parotid duct. 
Fixed Bodies, Fikst B6d-iz; not vaporized by heat. 
Flaccid, Flak-sid; soft; pliable; relaxed. 
Flatulence, Flat-yq-lens: morbid collection of wind 
in the stomach and bowels. 
Flatus, Fla-tus; wind or gas in the stomach and 
bowels. [and lemon. 
Flavedo, Fla-ve-do; the outer rind of the orange 
Flavus, Fla-vus; yellow. 
Fleam, Flsm; a coarse lancet used to bleed horses. 
Flemen, Fle-men; swelling of the ankles from 
fatigue. 
Flexion, Flek-jbn; bending; state of being bent. 
Flexor, Fleks-or; numerous muscles so called, as 
they bend the joint. 
Floccilation, Flok-si-la-jbn; picking at the bed- 
clothes. 
Flocci Volitantes, Flok-sj Vol-i-tan-tez; small 
bodies flying before the eyes. 
Flooding, Flud-ip; uterine hemorrhage, whether 
from disease, or occurring in the puerperal state. 
Floral; F16-ral; belonging to a flower. 
Flores, Fl6-rez; (plural of flos) flowers of plants; 
also sublimated minerals, as the flowers of benzoin, 
zinc, and sulphur. 
Flos, Flos; a flower. 
Flu ate, Flij-at; salt of fluoric acid. 
Fluctuation, Flukt-yq,-a-fon; sensation recognized 
by the percussion of cavities containing pus or 
fluids. 
Fluo, Fli[-a; a prefix, from fluorine. 
Fluor, Flr[-or; to flow: an increased discharge. 
" Albus, - Al'bus; leucorrhoea; whites. 
" Star, -Spqr; Derbyshire spar; fluoride of 
calcium. 
Fluoric Acid, Flq,-6r-ik As'id; obtained from fluor 
spar, by sulphuric acid. 106 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Flux. Fluks; a flow; to flow. [organ; fusion. 
Fluxion, Fliik-Jon; a determination of blood to eny 
Fluxus, Fluks-us; a discharge, or flow. 
Fceniculum, Fg-nik-yq,-lum: fennel. 
Fcetal, Fg-tal; appertaining to the foetus. 
Fcetation, Fg-ta-Jon; pregnancy. 
Fieticide, Fe-ti-sjd; criminal destruction of the fee 
tus in utero. 
Fcetor, Fe-tor; a strong offensive smell. 
Fcetus, Fe-tus; a young animal before birth. 
Foliatus, Fo-li-a-tus; leafy. 
Police: F6-li-g; leaves. 
Folium, F6-li-um; a leaf. 
Follicle. Fol-i-kl; a little bag, sac, or fold. 
Fomentation, Fo-men-ta-Jon; application of het 
herbs or cloths wet. 
Fomes, Fo-mgz; fuel; substance of contagion. 
Fomites, Fw-mi-tgz; (plural of fuel;) producers of 
contagious diseases. 
Fons Pulsatilis, Fons Pul-sa-til-is; 
Fontanel, Fon-ta-nel; 
apertures in 
the skulls of 
infants, at the junctions of the sutures. 
Fonticulus, Fon-tik-yq,-lus; an issue. 
Foramen, Fa-ra-men; a little opening. 
" Ovale, - G)-va-le; opening in the septum 
of the foetal heart uniting the auricles. 
Forceps, Fer-seps; pincers. 
Forearm, Fdfr-qrin; between the elbow and wrist. 
Forensic, Fw-ren-sik; belonging to courts of law. 
Formica, Fdr-mi-ka; a genus of plants: an ant; her- 
petic eruption. 
Formication, For-mi-ka-fon; sensation like the 
creeping of ants. [ants. 
Formic Acid, For-mik As'id; acid obtained from 
Formula, For-mt^-la; prescription for the prepara- 
tion of medicine. [of the brain. 
Fornix, Fer-niks; arch, or vault; one of the structures 
Forpex, For-peks; scissors. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
107 
Fossa, F6s-a; a groove, shallow cavity, or depression. 
Fossil, Fos-il; the organic remains of animals and 
vegetables, and the mineral productions. 
Fotus, F6-tus; a fomentation. 
Fourchette, Fcor-fet; posterior commissure of the 
labia pudendi at the perineum. 
Four-tailed Bandage, Far-tald Ban-daj; applied 
for forehead, face, and jaws; having four tails. 
Fovea, Fw-ve-a; a little depression. 
Fracture, Frakt-yq,r; a break, as of a bone; and may 
be either transverse, oblique, or longitudinal; either 
simple, compound, complicated or comminuted. 
Fraenum, Fre-num; a ligament binding down, or re- 
straining motion. [berry. 
Fragaria, Fra-ja-ri-a; a genus of plants; the straw- 
Fragilitas Ossium, Fra-jil-i-tas Os'i-um; brittle- 
ness of the bones. [ady of Africa. 
Frambcesia, Fram-be-Ji-a; yaws; a contagious mal- 
Frankincense, Frapk-in-sens; olibanum, from the 
juniperus lycise. 
Frasera, Fra-sg-ra: the American calumba. 
Fraxinine, Fraks-i-nen; bitter principle of the bark 
of the fraxinus excelsior. 
Fraxinus, Fraks-i-nus: a genus of plants; the ash. 
Fraxinus Ornus, - Or'nus; the tree from which 
manna flows. 
Freezing Point of Water, Frgz-ip Pomt ov Wa- 
ter; 32 degrees of Fahrenheit. 
Fremissement Cataire, Fra-mis-mqh Ka-tqr; the 
purring tremor. 
Fremitus, Frs-mj-tus; shuddering; vibration; recog- 
nized during physical exploration of the thorax in 
certain morbid conditions of the pulmonary organs. 
Friable, Frj-a-bl; crumbling; brittle. 
Frigidity, Fri-jid-i-ti; coldness. 
Frigorific, Frij-o-rif-ik; possessing the power to 
produce cold. 
Fritillaria, Frit-i-la-ri-a; a genus of plants. 108 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Frigi.s, Frj gus; cold. 
Frog Tongue, Frog Tug; ranula; salivary tumor 
under the tongue. 
Frolement, Fro-l-m^h; touching lightly. 
Frons, Frons; the forehead. 
Frontal, Front-al; belonging to the forehead. 
Fructus, Friik-tus; the fruit. 
Frumentum, Fnn-men-tum; grain. 
Frutex, Fnfi-teks; a shrub. 
Fruticose, Frm-ti-kos; shrubby. 
Fucus, Fq-kus; a seaweed; a paint for the face. 
Fugacious, Fq-ga-fus; fading; evanescent. 
Fuliginous, Fq-lij-in-us; having the color of soot. 
Fuligo, Fq-li-gO; smoke; soot. 
Fuller's Earth, Fihl-erz Erf); a species of alumin- 
ous clay. 
Fulminating, Ful-mi-na-tiij; detonating or explosive. 
Fumans Nix, Fq-manz Niks; quick lime. 
Fumaria, Fq-ma-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Fumigating Pastiles, Fq-mi-gat-ig Pas-tilz; a prep- 
aration for imparting an agreeable odor to the sick 
room. [smoke. 
Fumigation, Fq-mi-ga-Jon; application of vapor or 
Fumus, Fq-mus; smoke. 
Function, Futjk-jbn; any action by which vital phe- 
nomena are produced. 
Funda, Fun-da; a four-headed bandage for fracture 
of the lower jaw. 
Fundament, Fun-da-ment; the anus. 
Fundus, Fiin-dus; the base or bottom. 
Fungi, Futj-gj; a tribe of mushrooms; toad stools. 
Fungoid, Fup-gtrd; resembling a mushroom; a 
malignant, soft, and bleeding tumor. 
Fungus, Futj-gus; a spongy excrescence in wounds or 
ulcers, called proud flesh. 
Fungus Hcematodes, - IIem-a-t6-dez; soft cancar. 
medullary sarcoma. 
Funis, Fq-nis; the umbilical cord. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
109 
Funiculus, Fq-nik-yq-lus; a little cord. 
Furoatus, Fur-ka-tus; forked. [cle. 
Furfur, Fur-fur; bran; a desquamation of the cuti- 
FurfukaceouS, Fur-fur-a-Jus; branny. 
Furnus, Fnrn-us; a furnace. 
Furor, Fq,-ror; violent delirium without fever. 
Furor Uterinus, -- Yq-ter-j-nus; nymphomania. 
Furunculus, Fq-ru.j)-kq,-lus; a boil: a phlegmon. 
Fuselol, Fq-sel-ol; oil of grain spirits. 
Fusion, Fq,-gon; a pouring out; passing from a solid 
to a liquid state. 
Fusion,Igneous, - Ig'ns-us; melted by heat. 
Fusion, Aqueous, - u'kwg-us; deliquescence; spon- 
taneous fusion of crystalline salts. 
Fyada, Fi-a-da; ancient name of Mercury. 
G. 
G., symbol for glucinum; or an ounce weight. 
Gadus, Ga-dus; a genus of fish. 
Gadus Morrhua, - M6r-hq,-a; cod-fish. 
Gadus Morrhua Oleum, Q'ls-um; cod-liver oil. 
Gala, Ga-la; milk. 
Galactia Gal-ak-fi-a; 
Galactirrhcea, Gal-ak-ti-rs-a; 
inordinate lacta- 
tion; excessive 
flow of milk. 
Galactophorous, Gal-ak-tof-o-rus; carrying milk; 
duets of the mammary gland. 
Galaotopoieticus, Gal-ak-to-pff-g-ti-kus; milk mak- 
ing; medicines that increase the amount of milk. 
Galaxia, Gal-aks-i-a; thoracic duct. 
Galbanum, Gal-ba-num; a genus of plants; a gum- 
resin. 
Galbulus, Gal-bq,-lus; the fruit of the cypress tree. 
Galea, Gal-e-a; a helmet; a bandage for the head. 
Galeate, Gal-e-at; helmet-shaped. 
Galena, Ga-le-na; lead ore; native sulphuret of lead. 110 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Galenical, Ga-len-i-kal: pharmaceutic; according 
to Galen; technically used for non-ehemical drugs. 
Galega, Ga-le-gu; a genus of plants; goats-rue. 
Galeobdolon, Gal-E-ob-do-lon; a genus of plants. 
Galeopsis, Gal-e-dp-sis; a genus of plants. 
Gall, Gal; bile. [the liver. 
Gall Bladder, - Blad-er; receptacle of bile under 
Gall Ducts, -Dukts; the cystic, hepatic, and com- 
munis choledochus. 
Gall Stones, - Stonz; biliary concretions found in 
the gall bladder or the gall ducts. 
Galla, Gal-a; the gall nut; excrescence on the oak. 
Gallates, Gal-ats; salts of gallic acid. 
Gallic, Gal-ik; pertaining to galls. 
Galipea Cusparia, Gal-i-pe-a Kus-pa-ri-a; the 
angustura tree. [belongs. 
Gallin.®, Gal-i-ne; family of fowls to which the cock 
Gallinaginis C aput, Gal-i-naj-i-nis Ka-put; veru 
montanum, an eminence in the urethra. [cines. 
Galipot, Gal-i-pot; a glazed pot or jar used for medi- 
Galium. Gal-i-um; a genus of plants: cleavers. 
Galvanic, Gal-van-ik; pertaining to galvanism. 
Galvanism, Gal-van-iz-m; a modifica'ion of electric- 
ity, generated by the action of certain acids upon 
particular metals. [resin. 
Gambogia, Gam-bi5-ji-a; gamboge, a cathartic gum- 
Ganglia, Gap-gli-a; nervous knots; which are named 
cerebral, cervical, thoracic, abdominal, lumbar, and 
sacral; indicating their locality. 
Ganglion, Gap-gli-on; a knot or protuberance on a 
tendon, ligament, or nerve. 
Ganglionic Nerve, Gap-gli-6n-ik Nerv; the tri- 
splanchnic nerve. 
Gangrasnopsis, Gap-gre-nop-sis; cancrum oris. 
Gangrene, Gap-grsn; mortification; partial death. 
Garcinia, Gur-sin-i-u; a genus of plants. 
Gardenia, Gur-de-ni-u; a genus of plants. 
Gargareon, Gar-git-re-on; the uvula. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Gargarism, G^r-gar-iz-m; a gargle; a wash for the 
mouth and throat. 
Garrot, Gar-a; the billet of wood used for tighten- 
ing the circular bandage, as in the temporary tour- 
Gas, Gas; aeriform fluid. [niquet 
Gaseous, Gas-e-us: partaking of the nature of gas. 
Gasometer, Gas-dm-e-ter; a reservoir for containing 
gas. 
Gaserian Ganglion, Gas-e-ri-an Gaij-gli-on; an en- 
largement of the posterior cord of the fifth pair or 
trifacial nerve. 
Gaster, Gas-ter: the stomach; the belly. [stomach. 
Gastralgia, Gas-tral-ji-a; cardialgia; pain in the 
Gastric, Gas-trik; belonging to the stomach. 
Gastric Juice, - Jq,s; peculiar secretion of the 
stomach. 
Gastric Fever, - Fe-ver; one in which the inflam- 
mation of the stomach is the prominent feature. 
Gastritis, Gas-trj-tis; inflammation of the stomach. 
Gastrocele, Gas-tra-sel; hernial sac containing the 
stomach. 
Gastro, Gas-tra; a prefix, signifying the stomach. 
Gastrocnemii, Gas-trok-ne-mi-j; muscles forming the 
calf of the leg, external and internal. 
Gastrodynia, Gas-tra-din-i-a; spasmodic pain in 
the stomach. 
Gastro-Enteritis, Gas-tra-En-ter-j-tis; acute in- 
flammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach 
and bowels. 
Gastro-Epiploic, - E-pip-la-ik; belonging to the 
stomach and omentum; name of arteries, veins, and 
a nervous plexus. 
Gastro-Hepatic, - He-pat-ik; connected with the 
stomach and liver. [section. 
Gastro-Hysterotomy, - His-ter-6t-a-mi; Caesarean 
Gastro-Malacia, - Ma-la-Ji-a; softening of the 
stomach. [the abdomen. 
Gastroraphia, Gas-tra-ra-fi-a; sewing a wound in 112 
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Gastroses, Gas-tro-sgz; a generic name for diseases 
of the stomach. 
Gastrotomy, Gas-trot-o-mi; incision through the 
abdomen, as for removing a foetus or abdominal 
tumor. 
Gaultheria, Gol-tg-ri-d; a genus of plants. 
Gaultheria Procumbens, Pro-kum-benz; the par- 
tridge-berry. 
Gayaci.n, Ga-ya-sin; the resin of guaiacum. 
Gelatine, Jel-a-tgn; jelly; glue; isinglass; an organic 
product. [ering medicines. 
Gelatine Capsules; -Kap-sqjz; prepared for cov- 
Gelatio, Jel-a-fi-o: freezing. 
Gelseminum Sempervirens, Jel-sg-mi-num Sem- 
per-vj-renz; yellow jessamine. 
Gemma, Jem a; a gem; a bud on a stem. 
Gemmule, Jem-yn,l: a little bud. [muscles. 
Gemini, Jem-i-nj; twins; the testicles; also name of 
Gena. Jg-na; the cheek. 
General Anatomy, Jen-er-al An-at-o-mi; that which 
treats of the tissues or elementary structure. 
Generation, Jen-er-a-Jon; procreation; including 
both impregnation and conception. [tions. 
Genetioa, Jg-net-i-ka; diseases of the sexual func- 
Geneva, Jen-g-va; gin, with juniper. 
Genial, Je-ni-al; relating to the chin. 
Geniculates, Jen-ik-yq,-la-tez: bent like the knee. 
Genio, Jg-ni-a; the chin; a prefix. 
Genio Glossi. - G16s-j; 
Genio Hyoideus, - Hj-d'd-e-us; 
Genio Pharyngeus, - Fa-rin-js-us, 
muscles of 
the chin and 
pharynx. 
Genista, Jen-is-ta; a genus of plants. 
Genitalis, Jen-i-ta-lis; belonging to generation, as 
the sexual organs. [functions. 
Geniticus, Jen it-i-kus; appertaining to the sexual 
Genito Crural, Jen-i-to Krd>-ral; nerve coming from 
the first lumbar, and supplying the spermatic cord 
and crural arch. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Gentiana, Jen-Ji-a-na; a genus of plants. 
Gentianina, Jen-Ji-a-nj-na; alkaloid; active princi- 
ple of the gentian. 
Gentian, Jen-Jan; a tonic medicinal root. 
Genu, Jen-y®; the knee. 
Genuflexion, Jen-yq,-flek-Jon; kneeling. 
Genugra, Jen-yq,-gra; gout in the knee. 
Genus, Jg-nus; a kind or family; group of species. 
Geoffr/EA, Jef-rg-a; a genus of plants. 
Geoffrcea Inermis, - In-er-mis; cabbage-tree; an- 
thelmintic. 
Geranina, Jer-a-nj-na; alkaloid of geranium. 
Geranium, Jer-a-ni-um; a genus of plants. [bill. 
Geranium Maculatum, - Mak-yq,-la-turn; cranes- 
Geranis, Jer-a-nis; a bandage for the collar bone. 
Germ, Jerm; the rudiment principle. 
Germen, Jer-men; the rudiment of the fruit, and 
seed of vegetables. 
Gestation, Jes-ta-Jon: pregnancy. 
Gibberosity, Gib-er-6s-i-ti; 
Gibbosity, Gib-ds-i-ti; 
convexity of the 
spine. 
Gimbernat's Ligament, Gim-ber-nats Lig-a-ment; 
the superior partof the crural canal, and concerned 
in femoral hernia. 
Gingiva, Jin-jj-va; the gum. 
Gingiva, Jin-jj-vg; the gums. 
Ginglymus, Gip-gli-mus; 
Ginglymoid, Gig-gli-mffd; 
a hinge joint, as at the 
knee and elbow. 
Gir, Jer; quick-lime. 
Glacies, Gla.s-i-gz; ice. 
Glabella, Gla-bel-a; space between the eyebrows. 
Glairine, Gla-rsn; a gelatinous vegetable matter. 
Gland, Gland; an organ of secretion; conglobate or 
conglomerate. 
Glandula, Gland-yt[-la; a little gland. 
Glandular, Gland-yq-lnr; resembling a gland. 
Glans, Glanz: a gland. [clitoris. 
Glans Clitoridis, - Klit-dr-i-dis; projection of the 114 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Glans Penis, Glanz Pe-nis; extremity of the penis. 
Glauber's Salt, Gleb-erz Salt; sulphate of soda. 
Glaucina, Glo-se-na: an alkaloid in the leaves of 
the glauceum luteum. 
Glaucium, Gld-fi-um; a genus of plants. 
Glaucoma, Glo-kw-ma; opacity of the humors of 'lie 
eye, with defective retina. 
Glaucosis, GLo-ka-sis; opacity of the vitreous humor 
Glaucus, Gle-kus; hoary; of a gray, bluish-green color. 
Glechoma, Gle-ka-ma; a genus of plants. 
Glechon, Glek-on; pennyroyal. 
Gleet, Glet; chronic gonorrhoea. 
Glene, Gls-ne; thecavity of the eye 
Glenoid, Gle-ntfd; shallow cavity of the scapula, 
which receives the head of the humerus. 
Glires, Glj-rgs; the dormouse tribe. 
Glisson's Capsule, Glis-onz Kap-sql; the fibrous 
envelope of the liver. 
Globate, Glo-bat; 
Globose, Glo-bos; 
globe like. [thQ blood. 
Globules, Glob-yqlz; corpuscles or red particles of 
Globuline, Glob-yn-len; albuminous constituent of 
the blood. 
Globule, Glob-yql; a small globe. 
Globus, Glw-bus; a ball. 
Globus Hystericus, G16-bus His-ter-i-kus; sense of 
choking in hysteria. 
Globus L'terinus, - Yq,-ter-j-nus; tumor formed 
by the uterus after delivery. 
Glomerate, Glom-er-at; congregated. 
Glomerule, Gldm-er-yq,l; a ball or clew formed by 
an agglomeration of vessels. 
Glossa, G16s-a: the tongue. 
Glossagra, Glos-a-gra; pain in the tongue. 
Glossitis, Glos-j-tis; inflammation of the tongue. 
Glossocele, GIos-d-seI; morbid extrusion of the 
tongue. 
Glossology, Glos-c'-o-ji; iescription of the tonguo. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
115 
Glosso-Pharyngeal, Glos-o-Fa-rin-je-al; ninth 
pair of nerves; name of certain muscles. 
Glottis, G16t-is; opening into the windpipe at the 
larynx, covered by the epiglottis. 
Glucina, Glq-sj-na; an earth. 
Glucose, Glq-kw-se; grape-sugar. 
Glucosuria, Glu-ko-sq-ri-a; diabetes mellitus. 
Glume, Glqm: the husk. 
Gluteal Artery, Gl^-te-al Rr'ter-i; branch of the 
hypogastric artery. 
Gluteus, Glq,-te-us; muscles upon the buttocks; 
maximus, medius, and minimus. [men. 
Gluten Glq-ten; coagulable lymph: vegetable albu- 
Glutes, Glq-tez; the buttock. [fats. 
Glyoirine, Glj-ser-en; the sweet principle of oils and 
Glycyrrhiza, Glis-er-[-za; liquorice. [ice. 
Glycyrrhizine, Glis-er-j-zen; the sugar of liquor- 
Gnaphalium, Na-fa-li-um; a genus of plants. 
Goitre, Gu-ter; enlargement of the thyroid gland. 
Gold, Gold; a metal. 
Golden-Rod, Solidago Virgaurea. 
Golden Sulphuret, G61d-en Siil-fq-ret; a prepara- 
tion of antimony. 
Gomphosis, Gom-f6-sis; peculiar articulation, like 
that of the teeth in the socket. 
Gonalgia, Gon-al-ji-a; pain in the knee, gouty or 
neuralgic. 
Gonorrhcea, Gon-o-rs-a; clap; urethritis; infectious 
discharge from the urethra. 
Gordius, Gor-di-us; a genus of animals. 
Gorget, Ger-jet; an instrument used in lithotomy. 
Gorgonia, Gor-g<5-ni-a; a genus of corals. 
Gossypium, Gos-ip-i-um; cotton. 
" Herbaicum, - Her-ba-i-kum; the cot- 
ton plant, 
Gout, Gist; arthritis; peculiarly painful inflamma- 
tion of the small joints, as the fingers and toes. 
Gracilis, Gras-i-lis; muscle of the thigh. 116 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Grains of Paradise, Granz ov Par-adjs; seeds of 
amomum; a species of cardamom. 
Gramen, Gra-men; grass. [es. 
Gramine^, Gra-min-s-e; the natural family of grass- 
Gramma, Gram-a; twenty grains. [grains. 
Gramme, Gram; a measure of weight, equal to 15% 
Granati Cortex. Gra-na-tj Kor-teks; pomegranate 
bark. 
Gra.natum, Gran-a-tum; the pomegranate. 
Grand Couvre Chef, Grand Kd6-vr Sef; a handker- 
chief employed as a bandage. 
Granular Degeneration, Gran-yq,-lar Dg-jen-er- 
a-Jon; peculiar disorganization of the kidneys. 
Granulation, Gran-yq-la-Jon; the filling up of a 
wound or ulcer by organized matter. 
Granule, Gran-yql; a little grain. 
Granum, Gra-num; a grain or kernel. ( 
Graphite, Graf-jt; plumbago, or black lead; a car- 
buret of iron. 
Gratiola, GraJ-i-6-la; a genus of plants. 
" Officinalis, - Of-is-i-na-lis; hedge 
hyssop. 
Gravedo, Gra-vi-dca; a catarrh, with sense of weight 
in the forehead. 
Gravel, Grav-el; crystalline sediments from the 
urine. 
Gravid, Grav-id; pregnant. 
Gravity, Specific, Grav-i-ti, Spe-sif-ik; weight as- 
certained by comparison with an equal bulk of 
water. 
Great Sympathetic, Grat Sim-pa-tet-ik; a nerve 
formed by filaments from numerous ganglia. 
Green Sickness, Grim Sik-nes; chlorosis. 
Grias, Grj-as; a genus of plants; the anchovy pear. 
Grippe, Grip; epidemic influenza. 
Groats, Grots; hulled oats. 
Gros, Gros; 59,070 grains troy. 
Grossulink, Gros-yq-len; vegetable jelly. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
117 
Gruma, Gr<f)-ma; tartar. 
Grumous, Gr<f>-mus; dark; clotted. 
Grutum, Grtb-tum; a white tubercle in the skin, of 
the size of a millet seed. 
Guaco, Gq-q-ko; a genus of plants. 
Guano, Gq-^-no; a manure consisting of the excre- 
ment of sea-fowl, and composed chiefly of urate of 
ammonia, and lime. 
Gubebnaculum Testis, Gq-ber-nak-yq-lum Tes-tis; 
suspensory ligament of the testis; process of the 
fascia superficialis, forming the dartos muscle. 
Guiacum, Gwa-ya-kum; the gum-resin of the guaia- 
cum officinale. 
Gui.a, Gq-la; the fore part of the throat. 
Gum, Gum; proximate principle of vegetables, [eia. 
Gum Arabic, Gum Ar'a-bik; obtained from the aca- 
Gum Rash, Gum Raj; red gum; a disease of infancy. 
Gum-Resin, Gum-Rez-in; concrete juice of certain 
plants. 
Gums, Gumz; gingivae; structure covering the alveolae 
and connected with the teeth. 
Gum-Lancet, Gum-Lan-set; instrument for separat- 
ing the gums from the teeth. 
Gundelia, Gun-de-li-a; a genus of plants. 
Gun J ah, Gun-ja; dried canabis-sativa, or Indian 
hemp. [nerves. 
Gustatory, Gds-ta-to-ri; tasting; ninth pair of 
Gustus, Gtis-tus; taste. 
Gutta, Giit-a; a drop. 
Gutta Nigra, Gtit-a Nj-gra; black drop. 
" Percha, - Per-qa; concrete juice of the tree 
Isonandra gutta. 
Gutta Rosacea, - Ro-za-Je-a; carbuncled face; a 
species of acne. 
Gutta Serena, - Ss-rg-na; amaurosis; paralysis of 
the optic nerve, or of its expansion in the retina. 
Guttiferjs, Gut-i-fe-re; the mangosteen tribe of 
plants. 118 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Guttur, Giit-ur; the throat, or windpipe. 
Guttural, Gut-ur-al; belonging to the throat. 
" Artery, - Hr'ter-i; a branch of the 
carotid. [ercise is taken. 
Gymnasium, Jim-na-ji-um; place where athletic ox- 
Gymnastics, Jim-nas-tiks; active athletic exercise. 
Gymnocarpi, Jim-no-kqr-pj; a class of mushrooms. 
Gymnospermia, Jim-no-sper-mi-a; an order of plants. 
Gy ne, Gj-ne; a woman; a prefix. 
Gypsum, Jip-sum; plaster of Paris; sulphate of lime. 
Gyri, Jj-rj; spiral cavities of the internal ear. 
H. 
H.; symbol for hydrogen. 
Habena, Ha-bg-na; a uniting bandage. [animal. 
Habitat, Hab-i-tat; the natural locality of a plant or 
Habit, Hab-it; 
Habitude, Hab-i-tq,d; 
Htema, Hg-mu; blood; a prefix. 
H^:ma-Dynamometer, - Din-a-mom-g-ter; an in- 
strument for measuring the force with which the 
blood is propelled. 
H.emagogues, Hem-a-gogz; medicines which promote 
the catamenial or haemorrhoidal discharge. 
H^emalops, Hg-mal-ops, an effusion of blood in 
the eye. 
E1;EManthus, Hg-man-tus; a genus of plants. 
H.emastasis, Hg-mas-ta-sis; checking the current of 
venous blood by dry-cupping or ligatures. 
H^ematemesis, Hem-a-tg-mg-sis; vomiting of blood 
from the stomach. [function. 
Haematic a, Hg-mat-i-ka; disease of the sanguineous 
diathesis; constitutional pre- 
disposition. 
HjEMatine, Hem-a-tgn; 
ELematosine, Hg-mat-o-sen; 
the red matter of the 
blood. 
Hematocele, Hg-mat-o-sgl; blood effused within 
the tunica vaginalis testis. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
119 
Haematology, Hem-a-tol-o-ji; a treatise on the blood. 
IHematosis, Hem-a-t6-sis; aeration of the blood in 
the lungs. [bladder. 
ILematuria, Hem-a-tq-ri-a; hemorrhage from the 
H^metoxylon, Hem-8-tdks-i-lon; a genus of plants; 
logwood. [wood. 
Hajmetoxyline, Hem-E-toks-i-lgn; the extract of log- 
H^emoptysis, Hem-op-ti-sis; coughing blood from the 
lungs. [blood. 
Haemorrhage, Hem-or-aj; any morbid discharge of 
Haemorrhoid al, Hem-or-(5rd-al; arteries and veins 
about the anus. 
HaEMATURIa, Hem-a-tq-ri-a; hemorrhage from the 
bladder. 
HaEmoptce, Hs-mop-te; the spitting of blood. 
HaEMORRHOIS, Hem-or-ers; hemorrhage. 
Haemorrhoids, Hem-or-erdz; piles. 
HaEMOSTAtica, Hem-os-tat-i-ka; styptics. 
Halitus, Hal-i-tus; watery vapor; the breath. 
Hallucination, Ha-lq-si-na-Jon; depraved imagi- 
nation. | the nipple. 
Halo, Ha-la; an area, or circle; areola surrounding 
Haloid, Hal-ffd; like sea-salt. 
Haloid Salts, - Salts; compounds of metals with 
chlorine, iodine, and bromine. [witch-hazel. 
Hamamelis Virginica; Ham-a-me-lis V^r-jin-i-ka; 
Hamma, Ham-a; a truss for hernia. 
Hamosus, Ha-mo-sus; hooked. 
Hamularia, Ham-yq-la-ri-a; a genus of worms. 
Hamulus, Ham-yq-lus; a little hook. 
Hapsis, Hap-sis; the sense of touch. 
Hare-lip, Hqr-lip; labia leporina; congenital fissure 
of the upper lip. 
Harmonia, Hqr-m<5-ni-a; a species of synarthrosis of 
immovable articulation. 
Hasta, Has-ta; a spear. 
Haunch, Hqnq; the hip; lateral parts of the pelvis. 
Haustus, Hos-tus; a draught. 120 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Heart, Hqrt; a hollow, mustular viscus, which is the 
centre of the circulating system in the higher order 
of animals. 
Hebe, Hg-be; the hair which grows on the pnbes; 01 
the age at which it appears. [itious urine. 
Hectic, Hek-tik; fever with night sweats and later- 
Hedeoma, Hed-g-6-ma; American pennyroyal. 
Hedera-Helix, Hed-g-ra-Hg-liks; the ivy. 
Hedysarium, Hed-i-sa-ri-um; a genus of plants. 
Helenine, Hel-g-ngn; concrete oil of the elecampane. 
Helenium, He-lg-ni-um; elecampane. 
Helenium Autumnale, - 0-tum-na-lg; sneezewort. 
Helianthus Annuus, Hg-li-an-tus An'y^-us; sun- 
flower. [lem artichoke. 
Helianthus Tuberosus, - Tt^-ber-Q-sus; Jerusa- 
Helicalis, Hel-i-ka-lis; appertaining to the border 
of the ear. 
Helix, He-liks; border of the external ear. 
Hellebore, Hel-g-bor; a medicinal plant. 
Hellebores, Hel-eb-o-rus; a genus of plants. 
Helminthia, Hel-min-fci-a; worms in the intestinal 
canal. 
Helminthagogues, Hel-min-ta-gogz: anthelmintics. 
Helminthiasis, Hel-min-tij-a-sis; a disease in which 
worms are bred in the part affected. 
Helminthic, Hel-min-tik; pertaining to worms. 
Helodes, Hg-16-dgz; a fever characterized by pro- 
fuse sweating. 
Helopyra, Hel-o-pj-ra; marsh fever. 
Helosis, Hg-la-sis: an eversion of the eyelids. 
Hematine, H6m-a-ten; 
Hematosine, Hem-a-t6 sen; 
coloring principle of 
the blood, supposed to 
reside in the envelope of the globules. 
Hemeralops, Hg-mer-a-lops; one who sees only in 
the day time. [blindness. 
Hemeralopia, Hem-er-a-kf>-pi-a; day vision, or night 
Hemiopsy, Hemiop'sia; defect of vision, under which 
only the half of objects is seen. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
121 
Hemiplegia, Hem-i-plg-ji-a; 
Hemiplexia, Hem-i-pleks-i-a; 
paralysis of one side 
of the body. 
Hemiopia, Hem-i-a-pi-a; defective vision, only half 
of the object being seen. 
Hemispheres, Hem-is-fgrz; the two symmetrical 
halves of the cerebrum, as divided by the falx. 
Hemlock, Hem-lok: conium maculatum; cicuta. 
Hemoptysis, Hs-mop-ti-sis; bleeding from the lungs. 
Hemorrhage, Hem-or-aj: any morbid flow of blood. 
Hemorrhoids, Hem-or-ardz; piles. 
Hemospastic, Hcm-os-pas-tik; any agent which at- 
tracts blood to a part; a cupping glass. 
Hemostasia, Hem-os-ta-ji-a; stagnation of blood; 
suppression of hemorrhage. 
Henbane, Hen-ban; hyoscyamus. 
Hep ar, He-par; the liver. 
Hepatalgia, Hep-a-tal-ji-a; pain in the liver. 
Hepatic, Hg-pat-ik; belonging to the liver. 
Hepatic Aloes; - Al'oz; one species of aloes. 
Hepatica Americana, Hg-pat-i-ka A-mer-i-ka-na; 
liverwort. 
Hepatic^e, Hg-pat-i-sg; the liverwort tribe of plants. 
Hepatisation, Hg-pat-i-za-fon; conversion of a tex- 
ture into a substance like liver. 
Hepatitis, Hep-a-tj-tis; inflammation of the liver. 
Hepatocele, Hg-pat-o-sgl; hernial tumor where the 
liver protrudes through the abdominal walls. 
Hepatopostema, Hg-pat-a-pos-tg-ma; abscess of the 
liver. [liver. 
Hepatorrhagia, Hep-a-tor-a-ji-a; bleeding from the 
Heracleum, Her-a-klg-um; a genus of plants. 
Herba, Her-ba; a herb. 
Herbarium, Her-ba-ri-um; a receptacle for herbs; 
also, a collection of dried specimens of plants. 
Hereditary. He-red-i-ta-ri; descending from parents. 
Hermaphrodite, Her-maf-ra-djt; possessing the at- 
tributes of both sexes; applied to animals and plants. 
Hermetic, Her-met-ik; appertaining to chemistry. 122 
MEDICAL LEX..CON. 
Hermetu Seal, Her-met-ik Sgl; closing tho end oi 
a tube by fusing it. 
Hernia, Her-ni-a; a rupture; unnatural protrusion of 
viscera. 
Hernia, Cerebri, - Ser-8-brj; fungus cerebri; pro- 
trusion of the brain through fractures of the skull. 
Hernia, Crural. - Krcb-ral; femoral hernia; protru- 
sion under Poupart's ligament into the crural canal. 
Hernia, Inguinal, - In'gwi-nal; at the groin; com- 
plete when it passes out through the abdominal 
ring; incomplete when it fails to do so. 
Hernia,Ischiatic, - Is-ki-at-ik; protruding at the 
ischiatic notch. 
Hernia, Perineal, - Per-i-ne-al; in men, between 
the bladder and rectum; in women, between the 
rectum and vagina. 
Hernia, Pudendalis, - Pit-den-da-lis; between the 
vagina and ramus of the ischium, into the labium. 
Hernia,Scrotal, - Skr6-tal; when the hernia de- 
scends into the scrotum. 
Hernia, Umbilical, - Um-bil-i-kal; at the navel 
Hernia, Vaginal, - Va-j;-nal; within the os exter- 
num of the female vulva. 
Hernia, Ventral, - Ven-tral; when occurring at 
any other part of the front of the abdomen, as be- 
tween the recti muscles. [birth. 
Hernia, Congenital, - Kon-jen-i-tal; existing at 
Hernia, Incarcerata, - In-kqr-sg -ra-ta; strangu- 
lated. 
Hernia,Humoral, - Hq,-mor-al; inflammatory swel- 
ling of the testis; orchitis. [lated hernia. 
Herniotomy, Her-ni-ot-o-mi; operation for strangu- 
Herpes, Her-pez; tetter; a name applied to certain 
cutaneous eruptions. 
Herpetic, Her-pet-ik; relating to herpes. 
Herpetology, Her-pg-tol-o-ji; discourse on reptiles, 
Hesperide.®, Hes-pdr-i-de-e; plants with evergreen, 
odorous leaves. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Hesperidine, Hes-p6r-i-dgn; a crystalizable matter in 
the bitter orange. 
Hetero, Het-er-a; a prefix, signifying different. 
Heterogeneous, Het-er-o-jg-ng-us: promiscuous ad- 
mixture of different substances. 
Heterologous Formation, Het-er-61-o-gus For-ma- 
Jon; applied to tumors, &c., differing in nature from 
any of the solids or fluids of the healthful body. 
Heteropathy, Het-er-6p-a-ti; that mode of healing 
disease, in which a morbid state is removed by in- 
ducing another morbid state. [alum root. 
Heuchera Americanum, Hq,-qg-ra A-mer-i-ka-num; 
Hg., symbol for mercury. 
Hiatus, Hj-a-tus; a foramen or aperture. 
Hiatus Fallopii, - Fa-16-pi-j; an opening in the 
tympanum. 
Hibiscus, Hj-bis-kus; a genus of plants. 
Hiccough, Hik-up; singultus; a simultaneous contrac- 
tion by spasm of the larynx and diaphragm. 
Hidora, Hi-do-ra; sudamina. 
Hidros, Hj-dros; sweat; a prefix. 
Hidus, Hi-dus; flowers of brass. 
Hiera Picra, Hj-g-ra Pik-ra; aloetie powders. 
Hieracium, Hj-g-ra-Ji-um; a genus of plants. 
Higuero, Hj-gwg-ro; the calabash tree. 
Hilum, Hj-lum; the point on a seed, where it is at- 
tached to its seed-vessel. 
Hinau, Hj-no; a tree of New Zealand. 
Hip, Hip; the articulation of the thigh with the pel- 
vis; the ripe fruit of the dog rose. 
Hippo, Hip-o; a horse; a prefix. 
Hippocampus, Hip-o-kam-pus; two eminences in the 
lateral ventricles of the brain. [nut. 
Hippocastanum, Hip-o-kas-ta-num; the horse-chest- 
Hippomane, Hip-6-ma-ng; a genus of plants. 
Hipposelinum, Hip-o-sel-j-num; horse-radish. 
Hippuric Acjd, Hi-p^-rik As'id; a product in the 
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Hippuris Vulgaris, Hi-p^-ris Vul-ga-ris; the 
mares-tail, an astringent plant. 
Hippus, Hip-us; the horse. 
Hippus Pupill/E, - Pq-pil-e; a morbid motion of 
the iris, occurring in amaurosis. 
Hira, Hi-ra; the jejunum. 
Hirsuties, Her-si^-ti-Ez; superfluous growth of hair, 
as in bearded women. 
Hirudo, Her-yq-do; the leech, employed for topical 
blood-letting. 
Hirundo, Her-6n-da>, the swallow. 
Histogeny, His-toj-en-i; the formation and develop- 
ment of the organic texture. [texture. 
Histogenetio, His-to-jen-e-tik; producing organic 
Histology, His-tol-o-ji; general anatomy. 
Hives, Hivz; a name for croup; also applied to cer- 
tain cutaneous eruptions. 
Hive Syrup, - Sir-up; a compound syrup of squills. 
Hoarseness, H6rs-nes; morbid roughness of the 
voice, as in catarrhal and anginose diseases. 
Homo, Homo; man; a prefix designating similarity. 
Homogeneous. Ho-md-jE-ne-UE; mixture of substan- 
ces possessing similarity of nature and properties. 
Homceopathy, Ho-mg-op-a-ti; Hahnemann's system 
of cure, founded on the maxim, similia, similiitM 
curanter. 
Hordeum, Hor-de-um; a g-cnus of plants. 
" Perlatum, - Per-la-tum; pearl-barley. 
Hordeine, Hbr-de-en; the starch of barley. 
Hordeolum, Hor-dE-6-lum; diminutive of barley; a 
tumor on the eyelid; a sty. 
Horripilation, Hor-i-pi-la-Jon; rigor; a sense of 
creeping in different parts of the body. 
Hortus, Hor-tus; the female genitals. 
Hospital, H6s-pi-tal; an institution for the recep- 
tion and treatment of the sick. 
Humerus, Htj,-mer-us; bone of the arm. 
Humeral, Hq-mer-al; belonging to the arm. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Humors, Hq-morz: fluids of the body, except blood. 
Humoral Pathology, H^-ma-ral Pa-tol-a-ji; an 
ancient theory, which located all diseases exclu- 
sively in the fluids. [plant. 
Humulus Lupulus, Hq-mq-lus Lt[-pq-lus; the hop 
Humus, Hq-mus; decayed vegetable matter. 
Hura Crepitans, Hq-ra Krep-i-tans; a West-In- 
dia tree. 
Hyaloid, Hj-a-ltfd; transparent like glass; membrane 
investing the vitreous humor in the globe of the 
Hybrid, fij-brid; mongrel. [eye. 
HydarthruS, Hi-d^r-frus; 
Hydrarthrus, Hj-drqr-trus; 
white swelling. 
Hydatid, Hj-dat-id; a serous vesicle, often found in 
groups; also a species of intestinal worms. 
Hydatoid, Hj-dat-erd; like water. 
Hydnum, Hid-num; a genus of fringe; the mushroom. 
Hydracids, Hj-dras-idz; acids, containing hydrogen 
in combination with a radical. 
Hydr, Hj-dr; 
Hydro, Hi-dro: 
water; a prefix. 
Hydragogues, Hj-dra-gogz; medicines procuring 
watery discharges from the bowels. 
Hydramnios, Hj-dram-ni-os; morbid accumulation or 
the liquor hmnii. [mercury. 
Hydrargyrate, Hj-dr^r-ji-rat; any preparation of 
Hydrargyrum, Ilj-drqr-ji-rum; metalic mercury or 
quicksilver. 
Hydrargyrus, Hj-dr^r-ji-rus; mercury. 
Hydrastis Canadensis, Hj-dras-tis Kan-a-den-sis; 
golden-seal. 
Hydrastine, Hj-dras-tsn; bitter principle of the 
Hydrastis Canadensis. 
Hydrates, Hj-drats; substances chemically com- 
bined with water. [water. 
Hydraulics, Hj-dre-liks; science which treats of 
Hydrencephaloid, Hj-dren-sef-a-lnd; resembling 
hydrocephalus. 126 
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Hydrentf.rocele, Hj-dren-ter-o-SEl; hydrocele com- 
plicated with intestinal hernia. 
Hydriodates, Hj-dri-o dats; old term for iodides. 
Hydroa, Hj-drcS-a; a watery pustule. 
Hydrocele, Hj-dro-sil; dropsy within the tunica 
vaginalis testis. 
Hydro Cardia, Ilj-dro K^r-di-a; 
Hydrops Pericardii, Hj-drops Per-i-kqr-di-j; 
dropsy within the pericardium. 
Hydrocephalus, Hj-dro-sef-a-lus; dropsy of the 
brain. [acid. 
Hydrochloric Acid, Hj-dro-kl6-rik As'id; muriatic 
Hydrocyanic Acid, Hj-dra-si-an-ik As'id; prussic 
acid. [acid. 
Hydrofluates, Hi-dra-fh|-ats; salts of hydrofluoric 
Hydrofluoric Acid, Hj-dro-fhi-or-ik As'id; acid 
obtained from fluor spar by the action of sulphuric 
Hydrogen, Hj-dro-jen; inflammable air. [acid. 
Hydromel, Hj-dro-mel; water mixed with honey. 
Hydrometer, Hj-drom-s-ter; instrument for meas 
uring the specific gravity of fluids. 
Hydrometra, Hj-drom-e-tru; dropsy of the uterus. 
Hydromphalum, Hj-drdm-fa-lum; tumor at the 
navel containing water. 
Hydropathy, Hj-drop-a-ti; 
Hydriatics, Hj-dri-at-iks; 
the water cure; a 
method of curing 
diseases by the external and internal use of water. 
Hydropericardium, Hj-dra-per-i-kqr-di-um; dropsy 
of the heart case. 
Hydrophysocele, Hj-dro-f j-sq-seI; hernial sac con- 
taining water and gas. 
Hydrophobia. Hj-dro-f6-bi-a; dread of water with 
convulsions, resulting from the bite of a mad dog. 
Hydrophthalmia, Hj-drof-tal-mi-u; diopsy of the 
eye. 
Hydrophytes, Ilj-dro-fj-tEz; fresh-water plants. 
Hydropic, Hj-drop-ik; relating to dropsy. 
Hydrous, Hj-drops; dropsy. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
127 
Hydrops Articuli, Hi-drops flr-tik-yq-lj dropsy of 
the joint. 
Hydrorachis, Hj-dra-rak-is; dropsy of the spine. 
Hydrosaroa, Hj-dro-s^r-ka; a tumor containing 
water and flesh. 
Hydrosarcocele, Hj-dro-s^r-ko-sgl; a scirrhous 
testicle complicated with hydrocele. 
Hydrothorax, Hj-dro-tdi-raks; dropsy in the chest. 
Hydrurets, Hj-drcb-rets; compounds of hydrogen with 
Hygea, Hj-jg-a; health. [metals. 
Hygiene, Hj-ji-gn; the art of preserving health. 
Hygro, Hj-gro; a prefix, denoting the presence of 
moisture. 
Hygrology, Hj-grol-o-ji; description of the fluids 
of the body. [not pus. 
Hygroma, Hj-gr<S-ma: a tumor containing a fluid, 
Hygrometer, Hj-grom-e-ter; an instrument for 
measuring the moisture in the atmosphere. 
Hygrus, Hj-grus; humid. 
Hymen, Hj-men; a semilunar membrane at the en- 
trance of the vagina. 
Hymen^ea, Hj-men-g-a; a genus of plants. 
Hyoglossus, Hj-o-glos-us; a muscle of the tongue. 
Hyoides, Hj-trd-gz; a bone at the root of the tongue. 
Hyosciamus Niger, Hj-o-sj-a-mus Nj-jer; henbane. 
Hyoscyamia, Hi-o-si-a-mi-a; alkaloid of henbane. 
Hyper, Hi-per; above; excess^ prefix to acids, de- 
noting excess of oxidation. [ing. 
Hypercatharsis, Hj-per-ka-tqr-sis; excessive purg- 
Hyper^mia, Hj-per-g-mi-a; vascular engorgement; 
injection of blood-vessels. [ity. 
Hyper^esthesis, Hj-per-es-tg-sis; excessive sensibil- 
Hyperemesis, Hj-per-em-g-sis; excessive vomiting. 
Hypertrophy, Hj-per-tra-fi; morbid growth or en- 
largement of an organ without change of structure. 
Hypnotic, Hip-not-ik; soporific; sleep-producing. 
Hypo, Hip-o; below; a prefix denoting the lowest 
proportion of oxidation; a prefix meaning deficien- 
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Hypochondriasis, Hip-a-kon-drj-a-sis; vapors of 
low spirits; melancholy, often degenerating into in- 
sanity. 
Hypochondrium, Hip-a-kon-dri-um; region under 
the false ribs. 
Hypodermatomy, Hip-a-der-mat-a-mi; the division 
of parts under the skin. 
Hypogastrium, Hip-a-gas-tri-um; lower part of the 
abdomen, below the umbilical and above the pubic 
regions. 
Hypogastric, Hip-a-gas-trik; appertaining to the 
hypogastrium; name of glands, vessels, and plexus 
of nerves in the hypogastric region. 
Hypoglossal, Hip-a-glos-al; under the tongue; lin- 
gual or ninth pair of nerves. 
Hypoglottis, Hip-a-glot-is; under the tongue. 
HvpoMEMA,Hip-a-mE-ma;aneffusion of red blood into 
the chambers of the eye. 
Hypopyon, Hip-a-pi-on; pus in the anterior cham- 
ber of the eye. 
Hypospadias, Hip-a-spa-di-as; malformation of the 
penis, the urethra opening on the under surface of 
the penis. 
Hypothenar, Hj-pot-g-nar; that part of the hand 
opposite the palm. [tion. 
Hypothesis, Hj-pot-g-sis; a speculation; a supposi- 
Hystera, His-ter-a; the uterus. 
Hyssopus, His-a-pus; a genus of plants. 
Hysteralgia, His-ter-al-ji-a; pain in the womb. 
Hysteria, Histg-ri-a; a spasmodic disease, frequent- 
ly dependent on uterine irregularity. 
Hysteritis, His-ter-j-tis; inflammation of the womb. 
Hysterocele, His-ter-a-sel; 
Hysteroptosis, His-ter-6p-ta-sis; 
hernia of the 
womb. 
Hysterotomy, His-ter-6t-a-mi; the Caesarean sec- 
tion. 
Hysterotomy,Vaginal, - Va-jj-nal; incision in 
the os tinea), or wall of the uterus, made through 
the vagina. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
129 
I. 
I., symbol for iodine. 
Iateria, J-a-te-ri-a; the healing art. 
Iatraleptic, 1-a-tra-lep-tik; method of curing dis- 
eases by external applications, and friction. 
Iatron, J'a-tron; 
Iatros, d'a-tros; 
a physician. 
Ichor, Ik'or; a thin acrid discharge. 
Ichthyocolla, Ik-ti-G>-kol-a; isinglass; fish glue. 
Ichthyology, Ik-ti-61-o-ji; the department of nat- 
ural history which treats of fishes. 
Icthyosis, Ik-fci-6-sis; horny excrescences from the 
epidermis; tumors. [and chlorosis. 
Icteritia, Ik-ter-iJ-i-a; yellow diseases, as jaundice 
Icterodes, Ik-ter-6-dgz; a morbid state of complex- 
ion resembling jaundice, ascribed to the capillaries 
of the skin, vicariously performing the function of 
the liver. 
Icterus, Ik'ter-us; jaundice, a bilious disease attend- 
ed with yellowness of the skin and eyes. 
icterus Albus, - Al'bus; chlorosis. [dice. 
" Infantum, - In-fan-tum; congenital jaun- 
Ictus, Ik'tus; a stroke or blow. 
Ictus Solis, - S6-lis; coup de soleil; sun-stroke. 
Ideology, S-dg-61-o-ji; the doctrine of ideas. 
Idio Koino Miasma, Id'i-o Ko-j-no Mi-az-ma; ex- 
halations from a mixture of both animal and veget- 
able decomposition. 
Idio Miasma, Id'i-o Mi-az-ma; human effluvia; ex- 
halation from human decomposition or excrements. 
Idiopathic, Id-i-o-pat-ik; primary or original dis- 
ease, not symptomatic. [constitution. 
Idiosyncrasy, Id-i-o-sin-kra-si; any singularity of 
Idiot, Id'i-ot; a congenital imbecile. [bean. 
Ignasia, Ig-na-fi-a; the plant bearing St. Ignatus's 
Ignition, Ig-niJ-on; the act of catching fire. 
Ignis, Ig'nis; fire, 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Iran Radix, I'kan Ra-diks; a root brought from 
China. 
Ilaphis, t-la-fis; the burr-dock. 
Ileo, T/g-ca; a prefix; the small intestines. 
Ileum, Il'g-um; the third and longest of the smaller 
intestines, also the largest bone of the pelvis: ilium. 
Ileus, Il'g-us; colic in the smaller intestines. 
Ilex, 'Rleks; European holly. 
Tua, Il'i-a, the flanks; the small intestines, [flanks. 
Iliac, Il'i-ak; belonging to, or situated near, the 
" Passion, - PaJ-on; inverted peristaltic motion 
of the intestines. 
Iliac Region, - Rg-jon; the sides of the abdomen 
between the ribs and the hips. 
Ilicine, Il'i-sen; bitter principle of the holly. 
Ilio, U'i-G>; a prefix, the ilium. 
Ilio-Colic Valve, Il-i-o-K<5-lik Valv; separating 
the smaller from the larger intestines. 
Ilio-Pectineal Line, Il'i-a-Pek-ti-ng-al Ljn; part 
of the brim of the pelvis. 
Ilium, Il'i-um; the superior bone of the pelvis on each 
side, the largest division of the os innominatum. 
Ilium Os; - Os; the haunch bone. 
Illicium, Il-if-i-um; a genus of plants; the yellow- 
flowered aniseseed tree. 
Illitio, 11-iJ-i-o; inunction; anointing. 
Illosis, I- 16-sis; strabismus. [mud. 
Illutatio, H-q-td-Ji-o; besmearing a part with 
Illys, Il'is; one who squints. 
Imbecility, Im-be-sil-i-ti; mental weakness. 
Imbibition, Im-bib-iJ-on; absorption; endosmose. 
Imbricate, Im'bri-kat; over-lapping, as the tiles on 
the roof. 
Immediate Auscultation, Im-^-di-at 0s-kul-ta- 
Jon; applying the ear directly to the chest, without 
using the stethoscope. 
Immediate Percussion, - Per-kiiJ-on; striking the 
walls of the chest without using the pleximeter. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
131 
Immersus, Im-er-sus; plunged under water. 
Immobility, Im-o-bil-i-ti; stiffness, as of a joint 
in anchylosis. 
Immovable Apparatus, Im-<f>v-a-bl Ap-a-ra-tus; 
covering bandages and splints, in fractures, with 
starch or dextrine. 
Impatiens, Im-pa-Ji-enz; a genus of plants. 
Imperatoria, Im-per-a-to-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Imperforate, Im-p^r-fo-rat; congenital closure of 
any natural opening. 
Impervious, Im-per-vi-us; impassable, as the closure 
of any vessel or natural canal. 
Impetigo, Im-pet-i-go; humid tetter. 
Impetus, Im'pe-tus; force. 
Impluvium, lm-plq-vi-um; the shower-bath. 
Imponderables, Im-pon-der-a-blz; without weight, 
as light, electricity, &c. 
Imposthume, Im-pos-tqm; an abscess. 
Impotence, Im'po-tens; sterility. 
Impregnation, lm-preg-na-jbn; act of fecundation. 
Impulse,Diastolic, Im'puls,Dj-as-t61-ik; backstroke 
of the heart. [the blood. 
Impulsion, Im-piil-Jon; onward flow of fluids, as of 
Inanition, In-an-if-on; exhaustion, as from want of 
food. 
Incandescence, In-kan-des-ens; glowing appearance 
of heated bodies. [in hernia. 
Incarceration, In-kqr-ser-a-Jon; strangulation, as 
Incarnation, In-kqr-na-jbn; process of granulation. 
Incineration, In-sin-er-a-Jon; reducing to ashes by 
burning. [a sharp instrument. 
Incision, In-sig-on; a clean cut, made in soft parts by 
Incised Wound, In-sjzd Wdtmd; a clean cut, as with 
a knife or other sharp cutting instrument. 
Incisors, In-sj-zorz; cutting or fore teeth. 
Incisorium, In-siz-o-ri-um; an operating table. 
Incombustible, In-kom-biis-ti-bl; incapable of being 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Incompatibles, In-kom-pat-i-blz; medicines which 
cannot be prescribed together, either on account of 
their chemical action, or opposing forces. 
Incomplete, In-kom-plet; applied to bubonocele, 
when the hernia does not protrude through the ab- 
dominal ring. 
Incontinence, In-k6n-ti-nens; inability to retain the 
natural evacuations. 
Incorporation, In-ker-po-ra-fon; thorough admix- 
ture, as in compounding medicines. 
Increment, In'kre-ment; increase; growth. 
Incubation, In-kq,-ba-Jon; hatching of eggs; slow 
development of the disease. 
Incubus, In'ktp-bus; night-mare. [ear. 
Incus, In'kus; one of the small bones of the internal 
Index. In'deks; the forefinger. 
Indication, In-di-ka-Jon; that which demonstrates 
what ought to be done. 
Indicator, In'di-ka-tor; a muscle of the forefinger. 
Indicum, In'di-kum; indigo. 
Indigenous,In-d'ij-E-nus; peculiar to a country; as 
diseases, plants, &c. 
Indigestion, In-di-j6st-yon; dyspepsia. 
Indigofera, In-di-go-fe-ra; a genus of plants. 
Indigogene, In-di-go-jgn; white indigo. 
Indigotine, In-di-go-tsn; pure blue indigo. 
Indolent, In'do-lent; applied to ulcers, &c., which 
are slow in their progress, and give but little pain. 
Induration, In-dtp-ra-Jon; hardening of viscera by 
disease. 
Inebriants, In-g-bri-ants; alcohols and ethers. 
Inertia, In-dr-Ji-a; propensity in matter to remain 
at rest. 
Infancy, In'fan-si; the period of childhood up to 
seven years of age. 
Infanticide, In-fan-ti-sjd; destruction of a child at 
the full period of birth or soon after. 
Infarction In-fq,rk-Jon; obstruction. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
133 
Infection, Tn-fek-Jon; morbid communicable matter. 
Infernalis Lapis, In-fer-na-lis La-pis;caustic potash. 
Inferior, In-fe-ri-or; name of certain muscles. 
Infibulatio, In-fib-yix-la-Ji-ojphymosis; an affec- 
tion of the prepuce, in which retraction is impracti- 
cable. 
Infiltration, In-fil-tra-Jon; extravasation of fluids 
into the cellular tissue, whether serous, sanguineous, 
purulent, or gaseous. 
Infinitesimal, In-fin-i-tes-i-mal; inconceivably mi- 
nute; applied to doses of drugs employed in Homoeo- 
pathic practice. 
Infirmary, In-fer-ma-ri; a charity, where medical 
treatment is afforded, but not beds or attendance. 
Inflammable Air, In-flam-a-bl Ar; carburetted 
hydrogen gas. 
Inflammation, In-fla-ma-Jon; heat, redness, ten- 
derness, swelling, and pulsation in a part. 
Inflammatory, In-flam-a-to-ri; of the nature of 
inflammation. 
Inflammatory Crust, -Krust;abuffycoat appear- 
ing on the blood drawn during pregnancy, inflam- 
mation, &c. 
Inflatus, In-fla-tus; distended like a blown bladder. 
Infloresence, In-flo-res-ens; manner in which flow- 
ers are situated on a plant. 
Influenza, In-flq,-en-za; epidemic catarrh. 
Infra, In'fra; a prefix; under; applied to certain 
muscles. 
Infundibulum, In-fun-dib-yi|-lum; a funnel, or duct. 
Infusion, In-fi^-gon; medicine prepared by steeping, 
either in hot or cold water. 
Infusoria, In-fi}-s6-ri-a; infusory animals. 
Infusum, In-fq,-sum; an infusion. 
Ingesta, In-jes-ta; food, drinks, &c. [pound. 
Ingredients, In-grs-di-ents; constituents of a com- 
Inguen, Ip'gwen; the groin. 
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Inguinal Ilands, Iij'gwi-nal Glandz; situated in the 
groin above and below the aponeurosis. [ment 
Inguinal Ligament, - Lig-a-ment; Poupart's liga- 
Inhalation, In-ha-la-Jon; act of inspiration. 
Inhaler, In-hal-er; an instrument used for inhalation. 
Inhumation, In-hii-ma-Joh; placing the patient in 
an earth bath. 
Inion, In'i-on; nape of the neck, 
Injection, In-jek-fon; a clyster. 
Innate, In-nat; congenital; inborn. 
Innervation, In-ner-va-Jon; the vital process by 
which a part is supplied with nervous energy. 
Innominata Arteria, In-nom-i-na-ta flr-te-ri-a; 
right branch of the aorta. 
Innominatum, In-nom-i-na-tum; nameless. This term 
is applied to different parts of the body. 
Innominatum Os; - Os; union of the ilium, ischium, 
and pubic bones of the pelvis. 
Inoculation, In-ok-yq,-la-fon; the insertion of a 
poison into any part of the body. 
Inorganic, In-er-gan-ik; the mineral kingdom, with 
all its variety of objects, is thus distinguished. 
Inosculation, In-os-kt^-la-Jon; union of the extrem- 
ities of vessels. 
Insahvation, In-sal-i-va-Jon; the admixture of the 
food with saliva in mastication. 
Insania1, In-sa-ni-a; insanity, or deranged intellect. 
Insanity, In-san-i-ti; mania; mental derangement. 
Insecta, In-s6k-ta; a class of animals; insects. 
Insertion, In-s^r-Jbn; attachment of a muscle or ten- 
don to the part which it moves. 
Insessus, In-ses-us; a hot-bath. [urine. 
Insidentia, In-si-den-Ji-a; anything floating in the 
Insolation, In-so-la-Jon: direct exposure to the sun. 
Insomnia, In-som-ni-a; sleeplessness. [lungs. 
Inspiration, In-spi-ra-jon; act of receiving air into the 
Inspissation, In-spi-sa-Jon; thickening; boiling down, 
as in making extracts, Ac. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
135 
Instinctive Motions, In-stipkt-iv Mw-Jonz; invol- 
untary actions resulting from stimuli to certain 
nerves, or by the reflex function, as closing of the 
eyelids, and sphincters; respiration, sneezing, vomit- 
ing, <fcc, 
Instrumental Labor, In-strm-men-tal La-bor; par- 
turition requiring the use of forceps or other instru- 
ments to effect delivery. 
Institutes of Medicine, In'sti-tqts ov Med-i-sin; 
the theory of medicine, and particularly the connec- 
tion of physiology and therapeutics, with the prac- 
tice of medicine. 
Insufflation, In-suf-la-fon; act of blowing air into 
any cavity, as in the attempt to inflate the lungs of 
still-born children. 
Integer, In'te-jer; entire. 
Integral Parts, In-te-gral Pqrts; the most minute 
particles of a substance mechanically divided, which 
retain the same nature, however small. [thing. 
Integument, In-teg-yq-ment; that which covers any- 
Integuments, In-teg-yq-ments; skin and subjacent 
cellular membrane. 
Inter, In'ter; a prefix, denoting intervals. [joints. 
Interarticular, In-ter-qr-tik-yip-lar; between the 
Intercostal, In-ter-kos-tal; between the ribs. 
Intercurrent, In-ter-kiir-ent; sporadic; a disease 
which arises in the course of another. 
Intermission, In-ter-miJ-on; time intervening be- 
tween the paroxysms of periodical disease. 
Intermittent Fever, In-ter-mit-ent Fe-ver; alter- 
nate paroxysms of fever, returning at regular peri- 
ods, with apyrexia, or intervals of the entire absence 
of fever. 
Interne, In-ter-ne; a house physician, or surgeon. 
Internal, In-ter-nal: on the inside. 
Interosseous, In-ter-6s-g-us; muscles, ligaments, ves- 
sels, &c., between the bones, as in the forearm and 
leg; between bones 136 
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Interseptum, In-ter-sdp-tum; the uvula. 
Interstitial, In-ter-stiJ-al; applied to a substance 
occupying the interstices of contiguous cells. 
Interstitial Gestation, - Jes-ta-Jon; extra-uter- 
ine foetation occurring among the interstitial ele- 
ments of the uterus. 
Interspinales, In-ter-spj-na-lEz; 
Intertransversales, In-ter-trans-ver-sa-lez; 
■ mus- 
cles of the spine. 
Intertrigo, In-ter-trj-go; a galling of the skin about 
the groin, or elsewhere, attended with heat and 
moisture. 
Interval, In'ter-val; the period intervening between 
the paroxysms of intermittent or periodic diseases. 
Intervertebral, In-ter-ver-te-bral; structures found 
between the vertebras. [the bowels. 
Intestina, In-tes-tin-a; an order of animals infesting 
Intestines, In-tes-tinz; the bowels. 
Intestinal Canal; In-tes-tin-al Ka-nal; comprising 
the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum, colon, and 
rectum. 
Intolerance, In-tol-er-ans; applied to the state of 
the eye, which will not endure light; and to the 
stomach, which will not bear medicine or food, &c. 
Intoxicants, In-toks-i-kants; substances capable of 
producing intoxication; inebriants. 
Intra, In'tra; within; 
Inter, In'ter; between; 
Introrse, In-trers; turned inward. 
Introsusception, In-tro-sus-ep-Jon; 
Intussusception, In-tus-us-ep-Jon; 
Invagination, In-vaj-i-na-jon; 
used as prefixes. 
a portion of 
an intestine 
falling into 
another, and becoming strangulated. 
Intumescence, In-tq-mes-ens; swelling. 
Intumescent, In-ti|-mes-ent; external swelling. 
Inula, In'yt^-la; elecampane. 
Incline, In'yii-len; a variety of starch, obtained from 
elecampane and other plants. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
137 
Inunction, In-tipk-Jon; an ointment; rubbing in an 
ointment. 
Inversion, In-v^r-fon; turned inside out. 
Inversio Uteri, In-ver-ji-Q Yip-ter-j; an inversion of 
the womb. 
Invertebrata, In-ver-ts-bra-ta; animals without in- 
ternal bony structure. 
Involucrum, In-vo-li^-krum: enveloping membrane. 
Involute, In-va-lq,t; rolled inward. [base. 
Iodates, U-a-dats; compounds of iodic acid, with a 
IoDES,U-a-dgz; verdigris. 
Iodine, U-a-dgn; a crystallized solid found in sea-wa- 
ter, or other marine productions, easily volatilized 
to a violet-colored vapor; the basis of numerous 
medicinal preparations. 
lOMDESji'-o-didz; 
Iodurets, I'-od-yn-rets; 
metalic bodies. 
Iodosis, S-a-do-sis; morbid effects of iodine. 
Iodureted, Ij-6d-yn,-ret-ed; impregnated with iodine. 
1ONI di um, ^-on-id-i-um; a Brazilian plant. 
Ionthus, H-on-tus; the down on the face which pre- 
cedes the beard. [potato. 
Ipomoea, i-p6-me-a; a genus of plants; the cathartic 
Ipomjja Jalapa, - Ja-lap-a; the Mexican jalap. 
Ipecacuanha, Ip-e-kak-yix an-a; an emetic root, 
yielding the alkaloid emetina. 
Iridace^e, Ir-i-da-se-g; the cornflag tribe of plants. 
Iridectomia, Ir-id-ek-t6-ma; operation by excision 
for artificial pupil. [color. 
Iridine, Ir'i-den; cathartic principle of the iris versi- 
Iriditoma, Ir-i-di-to-mi-a; operation for artificial 
pupil, by incision. 
Irido-Dialysis, Ir'i-do-Dj-al-i-sis; operation for ar- 
tificial pupil by separation. 
Iridium, I-rid-i-um; a metal. 
Iris, Uris; fibres of the choroid, forming the pupil; 
a genus of plants. 
compounds of iodine, with 
various metalic and non- 138 
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Iritis, i-ri tis; inflammation of the iris. 
Irreducible, Ir-e-dqs-i-bl; incurable dislocations 
and fractures; also hernia which cannot be reduced 
by the taxis. 
Irrigation, Ir-i-ga-Jon; systematically keeping a 
part wet, as with cold water. 
Irritability, Ir-i-ta-bil-i-ti; contractility of living 
solids, when stimuli are applied. 
Irritation, Ir-i-ta-fon; the effect of stimuli. 
Isatine, Is-a-ten; product of the oxidation of blue 
indigo. 
Isatis, 1-sa-tis; a genus of plants. 
Iscar, Is'kar; a fungus excrescence growing on the 
oak, and hazel. 
Isch, Isk; 
Ischi, Is'kj; 
Ischo, Is'ko; 
a prefix signifying a check or hin- 
drance. 
Ischiadic, Is-ki-ad-ik; appertaining to the ischium. 
Ischiatica, Is-ki-at-ik-a; neuralgic or rheumatic pain 
about the hip; sciatica. 
Ischiagra, Is-ki-ag-ra; pain and inflammation of 
the ischiatic nerve. 
Ischias, Is'ki-as; rheumatism of the hip joint, [men. 
Ischiooele, Is'ki-G>-ssl; hernia in the ischiatic fora- 
Ischium, Is'ki-um; lower bone of the pelvis, belong- 
ing to the os innominatum. 
Ischuria, Is-kq-ri-a; retention of urine. 
Iso, lf'sa; a prefix denoting similarity or equality. 
Isochronous, i-sok-ro-nus; occurring at equal peri- 
ods of time. 
Isolusine, i-sdl-yq-ssn; a proximate principle in the 
polygala senega. 
Isomorphous, l-sa-mor-fus; similar in form. 
Isomeric, •f-so-mer-ik; similar atomic proportions. 
Isomerism, i-som-e-riz-m; the isomeric condition. 
Isopathy, S-sop-a-ti; treatment of disease in which 
the medicine produces precisely the same effect as 
the disease. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
139 
Isopoda, I*-s6p-G>-da; an order of animals. 
Isothermal, i-so-ber-mal; corresponding in temper- 
ature. 
Issue, IJ'ti; artificial ulcer for curative purposes. 
Isthmion, Ist'mi-on; isthmus. 
Isthmitis; Ist-mj-tis; inflammation of the throat. 
Isthmus, Ist'mus; narrow passage, as the fauces, &o. 
Itch, Iq; scabies; psora; an infectious eruption. 
Itch, Bakers, - Ba-kerz; appearing on the back of 
the hand in bakers, and those who work in flour 
or dry powders. 
Itch, Grocers, - Gro-serz; arising from the irrita- 
tion of sugar upon the skin. 
Itch, Bricklayers, - Brik-la-erz; produced by 
handling lime. 
Itch Insect, - In'sekt: aearus scabiei. 
Iter, ^ter; a passage between two or more parts. 
Iter ad Infundibulum, - In-fun-dib-yq-lum; pas- 
sage from the third ventricle of the brain. 
Iter a Palato ad Aurem, - Pal-a-to ad G'rem; the 
Eustachian tube. 
iter a Tertio ad Quartum Ventriculum, - T^r- 
Jo-ad-Kwer-tum Ven-trik-yq-lum; aqueduct of 
Sylvius, in the brain. 
Itis, i-tis; a suffix denoting inflammation; as pleu- 
ritis, inflammation of the pleura. 
iva Fructiacens i'va Fruk-ti-a-senz; Mexican quin- 
quinia. 
Iva Pecanga, - Ps-kan-ga; smilax sarsaparilla. 
Ivory Black, i'vo-ri Blak; animal charcoal. 
J. 
Jacea, Ja-se-a; a name given to several plants. 
Jaggary, Jag-a-ri; coarse palm-sugar. 
Jactation, Jak-ta-jon; 
Jactitation, Jak-ti-ta-Jon; 
tossing about; extreme 
restlessness. 140 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Jalap, Jal-ap; convolvulus, a purgative root. 
Jalapin, Jal-a-pin; active principle or resin of jalap. 
Jamaicina, Jam-a-sj-na; an alkaloid obtained from 
the cabbage tree bark. 
James's Powder, Jamz-ez P#-der; pulvis antimo- 
nialis; a combination of the oxide of antimony and 
phosphate of lime. 
Janitor, Jan-i-tor; a door-keeper; the pyloric orifice 
of the stomach. 
Janitrix, Jan-i-triks; the vena portae. 
Jasminum Officinale, Jas-m;-num Of-is-i-na-lg; 
jessamine;the yellow flowers afford an essential oil. 
Jassamine^e, Jas-a-mj-ng-g; a natural family of 
plants. 
Jassaminum, Jas-a-mj-num; a genus of plants. 
Jatropha Curcas, Ja-tr6-fa Kiir-kas; ricinus ma- 
jor; physic nuts; yielding an oil resembling the ole- 
um ricini in its effects. 
Jatropha Elastica, - 8-las-ti-ka: caoutchouc tree. 
" Manihot, - Man-i-hot; cassada or cassava 
" Multifida, - Mul-ti-fj-da; seeds call- 
ed purging nuts, and yielding a similar oil to the 
curcas. 
Jaundice, Jqn-dis; a disease attended with yellow 
discoloration of the skin and eyes; dependent on 
obstruction in the biliary excretion. 
Jecur, Jg-kur; the liver. 
" Uterinum, - Yn-ter-j-num; the placenta. 
Jejunitas, Jg-jq-ni-tas: hunger. 
Jejunitis, Jg-jq,-ni-tis: inflammation of the jejunum. 
Jejunum, Jg-jq,-num; empty; the second of the 
smaller intestines. 
Jelly, Jel-i; gelatine, in semi-solution. 
Jerusalem Oak, Jg-rdo-sa-lem Ok; chenopodium an- 
thelminiicum. [tuberosus. 
Jerusalem Artichoke, - Rr'ti-qok; helianthus 
Jervina, Jer-vj-na; an alkaloid obtained from the 
rhizome of the veratrum album. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
141 
Jesuit's Bark, Je3-q,-its Bqrk; Peruvian bark. 
Joint, Jont: any articulation; arthrosis. 
Joint, Stiff, - Stif; anchylosis. 
Jugale Os, Jq,-gal Os; malar or zygomatic bone. 
Jugalis, Jtp-ga-lis; appertaining to the cheek. 
Jugal Process, Jt[-gal Pros-es; zygomatic process of 
the temporal bone. 
Jugal Suture, - Sq,t-yq,r; uniting the malar bone 
with the upper jaw. 
Juglans, Jq,-glanz; a genus of plants. [walnut. 
" Cinerea, - Sin-e-rg-a; butternut; white 
" Regia, - Rg-ji-a; walnut. 
Jugular, Ji'[-gip-lar; belonging to the throat. 
" Veins, - Vanz; external and internal 
veins of the neck; the latter the large veins of the 
neck descending in the sheath of the carotid ar- 
teries. 
Jugulum, Jq-gu-lum; the throat. 
Jugum Penis, Jq,-gum Pg-nis; an instrument for 
compressing the urethra, used in incontinence. 
Jujube, Jr[-ji|b; fruit of rhamnus zizyphus. 
" Paste, - Past; a sweet confection of jujube. 
Tuncus, Jiip-kus; a genus of plants. 
Juniperus, Jq,-nip-er-us; a genus of plants. 
" Communis, - Kom-i[-nis; the juniper 
tree; the wood, berries, and gum resin are used in 
medicine. 
Juniperus Lycia, - Lis-i-a; a plant supposed to 
yield the true frankincense. 
Juniperus Sabina, - Sa-bi-ng; the savin tree. 
Juniperus Virginiana, - Ver-jin-i-a-na; the red 
Juribali, Jtj-ri-ba-lj; an Asiatic tree. [cedar. 
Jurisprudence, Medical, Jq,-ris-prdo-dens Med-i- 
kal; forensic or legal medicine. 
Jus, Jus; broth, pottage. [corum. 
Juzam, Jq,-zam; Arabic name for elephantiasis Grte* 
Justicia, Jus-tiJ-i-a; a genus of plants. 
Juvans, Jij,-vanz; an auxiliary remedy. 
Juventus, Ji|-v6n-tus; adolescence. 142 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
K. 
K., symbol for potassium. 
K^empferia, Kemp-fg-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Kajeput, Kaj-e-put; a vegetable oil. See Cagepu^ 
Kali, Ka-lj; potash. 
Kalium, Ka-li-um; potassium. 
" Hydras, - Hj-dras; caustic potash. 
" Iodatum, - j-o-da-tum; iodide of po- 
tassium. 
Kalmia, Kal-mi-d; a genus of shrubs, the laurels. 
Kelp, Kelp; the ashes of sea-weed. 
Keloid, Ke-lerd; like cancer. 
Kera, Kg-ru; a prefix; the cornea. 
Keratonyxis, Ke-ra-ta-niks-is; couching by insert- 
ing the needle through the cornea, for cataract. 
Kermes, Ker-mez; round reddish grains obtained from 
the branches of the scarlet oak of southern Europe. 
Kermes Mineral, - Min-er-al; golden sulphuret 
of antimony. 
Key, Ke; an instrument used in extracting teeth. 
Kidneys, Kid-niz; the two glandular bodies in tho 
lumbar region, which secrete the urine. 
Kiesteine, Kj-es-tgn;j 
Kyestein, Kj-es-ten; 1 
Kira, Kj-ka; the castor oil plant. 
Kinesopathy, Kj-nes-op-a-ti; a method of curing 
disease by appropriate movements. 
King's Evil, Kipz 8'vil; scrofula was anciently so 
called, because it was supposed curable by the royal 
touch. 
KlNO; Kj-no; a red astringent exudation. 
Kirate, Ki-rat; a weight of four grains. 
Kist, Kist; a weight of fourteen grains. 
Knot, Not; surgeon's knot made by passing the thread 
twice through the same noose; a double-knot. 
Knowltonia Vesicatoria, Nol-t<&-ni-a Ves-i-ka- 
tZ>-ri-a; a South African plant. 
pellicle on the urine of a preg- 
nant female. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
143 
Koa-Koa, K6-a-K<f>-a; a New Zealand tree. 
Koino Miasmata, Ko-j-na Mi-az ma-ta; malaria; 
exhalation from putrefying vegetables; marsh ef- 
fluvia. 
Kore. Kar; the pupil of the eye. 
Koretomia, Ko-re-ta-mi-a; operation by incison for 
artificial pupil. 
Krameria, Kra-me-n-a; a Java plant; ratanhy. 
Kreatine, KrE-a-tsn; an extract of flesh. [vagina. 
KHysthroptosis, Kris-trop-to-sis; prolapsus of the 
KYSTHiTiS,Kis-tj-tis; inflammation of the vagina. 
Kysthos, Kis-tos; the vagina. 
L. 
L., symbol for lithium. 
Labarium, La-bd-ri-um; looseness of teeth. 
Labarraque's Solution, La-b^r-aks So-lt^-Jon; a 
disinfecting fluid, the basis of which is chlorinated 
soda. 
Labia, La-bi-a; the lips. 
" Leporina, - Lep-o-rj-na; hare lips. 
" Matora, - Ma-j(5-ra; the external orifice of 
the pudendum, or rather the two large folds or lips 
of the vulva. 
Labia Minora, - Mj-nc5-ra; the nymphae, or small- 
er folds within the labia majora. 
Labia Pudendi, - Pip-den-dj; external lateral pro- 
tuberances of the vulva. 
Labial, La-bi-al; pertaining to the lips. 
Labellum, La-b61-um; a little lip. 
Labiate, La-bi-a-ts; a family of plants. 
Labiate, La-bi-at; having lips. 
Labium, La-bi-um; lips of animals. 
Labor, La-bor; parturition. [erations. 
Laboratory, Lab-or-a-ta-ri; place for chemical op- 
Labrum, La-brum; the extremities of the lips. 144 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Labyrinth, Lab-i-rint; second cavity of the ear. 
Lac, Lak; milk. 
Lacca, Lak-a; shell-lac. 
Lacerum, Las er-um; name of foramina in the skull. 
Laceration, Las-er-a-Jon; tearing. 
Lachryma, Lak-ri-mu; a tear. 
Lachrymal, Lak-ri-mal; structures concerned in the 
secretion and transmission of the tears. 
Lao Sulphuris, Lak Sul-fii-ris; milk of sulphur. 
Lactation, Lak-ta-Jon; the suckling of young. • 
Lacteals, Lak-te-alz; absorbent vessels of the lym- 
phatic system. 
Lacteus, Lak-te-us; milky. 
Lactescent: Lak-tes-ent; milk-like. [milk. 
Lactic Acid, Lak-tik As'id; acid obtained from sour 
Lactiferous, Lak-tif-er-us; vessels carrying milk. 
Lactifuge, Lak-ti-fqj; medicines which check the 
secretion of milk. 
Lactine, Lak-tsn; sugar of milk. 
Lactometer, Lak-tom-e-ter; an instrument for spe- 
cifically weighing milk. 
Lactuca, Lak-ti[-ka; a genus of plants, the lettuce. 
Lactucarium, Lak-tri-ka-ri-um; inspissated juice of 
the lettuce. [tucarium. 
Lactucin, Lak-tn-sin; a yellowish resinoid in lac- 
LACUN.B, La-kq,-ns; ducts from small glands. 
Laevis, La-e-vis; smooth; even; level. 
Lagetta Lintearia, La-g6t-a Lin-te-a-ri-a; the 
Jamaica lace-bark tree. [eyelid. 
Lagophthalmia, La-gof-tal-mi-a; shortening of the 
Lagostoma, La-gos-ta-ma; congenital hare-lip. 
Lagnesis, Lag-ne-sis; lustful; morbid excitement of 
the sexual organs. 
Lallation, La-la-Jon; pronunciation,using the letter 
I instead of r. 
Lamella, Lam-el-a; a thin plate of any substance. 
Lamina, Lam-i-na; a layer or plate. 
Laminaria, Lam-i-na-ri-a; a genus of sea-weed. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
145 
Laminated, Lam-i-nat-ed; foliated structure, as of 
the bones. [tie. 
Lamium, La-mi-um; a genus of plants: the dead net- 
Lana, La-na: wool; flannel. 
Lanatus, La-na-ttts; wooly. 
Lanceolate, Lan-sg-a-lat; lance, or spear-shaped. 
Lancet, Lan-set; cutting instrument used in vene- 
section. , 
Lancinating, Lan-si-nat-ip; sharp, shooting pains. 
Languor, Lap-gor; debility; relaxation. 
Lanthanium, Lan-ta-ni-um; a metal. [ash. 
Lapis Infernalis, La-pis In-fer-na-lis: caustic pot- 
Lappula Hepatica, La-pq,-la Hs-pat-i-ka; agri- 
mony. 
Lapsana, Lap-sa-na; a genus of plants; dock-cresses. 
Lard, Lqrd: hog's fat melted down. 
Lardaceous, Lqr-da-Jus; resembling lard. 
Laryngeal, La-rin-jg-al; belongingto thelarynx.[ynx. 
Laryngitis, Lar-in-jj-tis; inflammation of the lar- 
Laryngismus Stridulus, Lar-in-jis-mus Strid-yq- 
lus; thymus asthma of infancy. 
Laryngophony, Lar-in-gof-a-ni; sound of the voice 
in the throat. [larynx. 
Laryngotomy, Lar-in-got-ca-mi; incision into the 
Larynx, Lar-ipks; the top of the wind-pipe, including 
the organs of voice. 
Lata, La-ta; broad. [ments. 
Lata Ligamenta, La-ta Lig-a-men-ta; broad liga- 
Latent, La-tent; occult; hidden. 
Lateral, Lat-er-al: belonging to the side. 
Lateritious, Lat-er-if-us; red sediment. 
Latex, La-teks; the proper juice of a plant. 
Lathyrus, La-tj-rus; a genus of plants; the vetch. 
Latissimus Dorsi, La-tis-i-mus Dor-sj; broad and 
thin muscle of the back. 
Latus, La-tus; broad. 
Laudanum, Lod-a-num; tincture of opium. 
Lauraceac, La-ra-sg-g; the cinnamon tribe of plants. 146 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Laurine, Le-ren; a fatty camphoraceous matter ob- 
tained from laurel berries. 
Laurus, Le-rus; a genus of plants. 
" Camphora, - Kam-fa-ra; camphor-tree. 
" Cinnamomum, - Sin-a-m6-mum; cinna- 
mon-tree. 
" Sassafras, - Sas-a-fras; sassafras-tree. 
Lavement, Lav-mqh; a fomentation: a clyster. 
Lavendula Spica, Lav-en-dq-la Spj-ka; lavender. 
Lavipedium, Lav-i-pg-di-tim; a foot-bath. 
Lawsoni a Inermis, La-sa-nia In-^r-mis; the henna 
of Egypt. 
Lax, Laks; diarrhoea. 
Laxative, Laks-a-tiv; gentle purgative. 
Lazaretto, Laz-a-ret-o; lazar-house for disinfecting 
persons and goods from contagious diseases. 
Lecanorine, Lg-kan-o-ren; a crystalline substance 
from the Lecanoria tartarea. 
Ledum, Lg-dum; a genus of plants; the marsh tea. 
Leech, Lgq: the hirudo; an aquatic worm. 
Legumen, Leg-yq-men; a legume. 
Legumine, Leg-yq-men: vegetable casseine. 
Leguminosea, Lg-gq-mi-no-se-a; the pea and bean 
tribe of plants. 
Leip, Lip; a prefix signifying deficiency or want. 
Lenitive, Len-i-tiv: applied to gentle remedies. 
Lens, Lenz: the lentil; the crystalline body of the 
eye, transparent in health, opaque in cataract. 
Lenticular, Len-tik-yq-lar; shaped like a lens; a va- 
riety of cataract; the body of the lens being opaque. 
Lenticular Bone, - Bon; os orbiculare of the ear. 
Lenticular Ganglion, - Gap-gli-on; the ciliary 
ganglion, near the optic nerve. 
Lenticular Papillae, - Pa-pil-g; on the posterior 
portion of the tongue. 
Lentigo, Len-ti-go; a freckle. 
Lentor. Len-tor; viscidity of a fluid 
Lfontiasis, Le-on-tj-a-sis; a lepra of the face. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
147 
k_«?0NTODON, Lg-on-ta-don; a genus of plants, [lion. 
Taraxacum, - Tar-aks-a-kum; dande- 
Leonubus. Lg-a-nq-rus; a genus of plants. 
" Cardiaca, - Kqr-di-a-ka; motherwort. 
Lep, Lep, 
Lepi, Lep-i, 
a prefix, denoting the presence of scale- 
like appendages. 
Lepidine, Lep-i-den; a substance obtained from the 
lepidium iberus. 
Lepidium, Lg-pid-i-um; a genus of plants; cress. 
Lepidosis, Lep-i-d6-sis; scale-skin. 
Lepidote, Lep-i-dat; covered with scales. 
Leporina, Lep-a-rj-na; 
Leporinum, Lep-a-rj-num; 
hare-lip. 
Lepra, Lep-ra; the leprosy. 
Leprous, Lep-rus; affected with leprosy. 
Leptandria, Lep-tan-dri-a; a genus of plants;cress. 
Leptandrine, Lep-tan-drgn; extract of leptandria 
virginica, or blackroot. 
Lepus, Lg-pus; a hare. [ture. 
Lesion, Lg-fon; any hurt or injury; disease of struc- 
Lethal, Lg-tal; relating to death. 
Lethargy, Let-ar-ji; continued sleep or stupor. 
Leucoma, Lq k6-ma; albugo; white speck on the eye. 
Leucopathia, Lq-ka-pat-i-a; the albino state. 
Leucophlegmatic, Lq-ko-fleg-mat-ik; a white flab- 
by tumefaction of the body; depraved habit. 
Leucorrhcea, Lq-ko-re-a; fluor albus; whites. 
Leucosis, Lq-ka-sis; diseases of the lymphatics. 
Leucothemia, Lq-ka-fe-mi-a; predominance of 
white corpuscles in the blood. [muscles. 
Levator, Lg-va-tor; to lift up; name of numerous 
Lever, Lg-ver; technical name of the vectis; an ob- 
stetrical instrument. [powder. 
Levigation, Lev-i-ga-Jon; reduction to an impalpable 
Leyden Jar, Lj-den Jqr; vessel for collecting elec- 
tricity. [plant. 
Liatris Spicata, Li-at-ris Spi-kat-a; a diuretic 
Liber; Lj-ber; She inner bark of trees. 148 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Libra, Li-bra; a pound weight of 12 oz.; a pint. 
Lichen, Liq-en; a genus of plants; also a papular cu- 
taneous eruption. 
Lichen Islandicus, - Is-lan-di-kus; Iceland moss, 
a mucilaginous vegetable. [yielding a dye. 
Lichen Roccella, - Rok-sdl-a; litmus, a plant 
Lientery, Lj-en-ter-i; diarrhoea in which undigested 
food is discharged. 
Ligament, Lig-a-ment; an elastic tendinous cord. 
Ligation, Li-ga-Jon; securing an artery by ligature. 
Ligature, Lig-a-tqr; a cord or thread. 
Lignine, Lig-ngn; fibrous structure of vegetables. 
Lignum, Lig-num; wood. 
Ligula, Li-g^-la; a strap. [lovage 
Ligusticum, Li-gus-ti-kum; a genus of plants; the 
Ligustrum, Li-gus-trum; a genus of plants; the privet. 
Liliace.e, Lil-i-a-se-e; a family of plants. [lilac 
Liliacine, Lil-i-a-sgn; bitter crystalline body of the 
Lilium, Lil-i-um; the lily tribe. 
" Candidum, - Kan-di-dum: white lily. 
Limatura, Lj-ma-t^-ra; filings or raspings of metals 
Lime. Ljm; an oxide of calcium. 
Limosis,' Lj-mw-sis; morbid hunger. 
Limon, Lj-mon; lemon. 
Linace^e, Li-na-sg-g; the flax tribe of plants. 
Linea, Lin-g-a; a thread; a line. 
" Alba, - Al'ba; a white tendinous line, ex 
tending from the epigastrium to the pubes. 
Linea Aspera, - As'pg-ra; the rough projection 
upon the femur posteriorly, giving attachment to 
muscles. 
Linea Innominata, Lin-e-a In-om-i-na-ta; 
" Ilio Pectinea, - Il'i-o Pek-ti-ne-a; 
brim of the pelvis. 
Line^e Semicirculares, Lin-8-e Sem-i-ser-kq,-la- 
rgz; lines on each side of the linea alba, formed by 
the abrupt termination of the fibres of the abdom- 
inal muscles. 
part 
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149 
Line^e Semilunares, Lin-s-e Sem-i-lq,-na-rez; lines 
forming the outer margin of the recti muscles of 
the abdomen. 
Line^e Transversales. - Trans-ver-sa-lsz; lines 
crossing the recti muscles of the abdomen. 
Linear, Lin-e-ar; strap-shaped. 
" Fractures, - Frakt-yqrz; those in which 
the fragments are scarcely separated. 
Lingua, Lip-gwu; the tongue. 
Lingual, Liij-gwal; relating to the tongue. [sal. 
" Nerves, - Nervz; ninth pair, or hypoglos- 
Lingualis, Lip-gwa-lis; a muscle of the tongue. 
Liniment, Lin-i-ment; a fluid ointment for friction, 
Linn^ea, Li-ne-a; a genus of plants. 
Linn^ean System, - Sis-tem; the system of classify- 
ing plants by the number and position of their sta- 
mens and pistils. 
Linseed, Lin-sed; flaxseed. 
Lint, Lint; scraped linen used in dressing wounds. 
Linum, Lj-num; a genus of plants; the flax. 
" Catharticum, - Ka-tqr-ti-kum; purging 
flax. [mon flax. 
Linum Usitatissimum, - Ytxs-i-ta-tis-i-mum; com- 
Liparia, Lj-pa-ri-a; obesity. 
Liparooele, Lj-par-a-sel; a fatty tumor. 
Lipasma, Lj-paz-ma; a fattening medicine. 
Lipoma, Lj-p6-ma; an adipose encysted tumor. 
Lippitudo, Lip-i-t^-do; inflammation of the tarsi of 
the eyelids. [fluid. 
Liquefaction, Lik-we-fak-Jon; a solid becoming a 
Liqueur, Lik-ws-ur; a strong aromatic spirit. 
Liquidamber, Lik-wi-dam-ber; a genus of plants. 
Liquor, Lik-or; technical name of many compound 
fluids, the base of which is water or alcohol. 
Liquor Amnii, - Am'ni-j; water surrounding the 
foetus in utero. 
Liquor Sanguinis, - Sag-gwin-is; fluid element 
in the blood. 150 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Liquorice, Lik-or-is; glycirrhiza, root and extract. 
Liriodendron, Lir-i-a-den-dron; tulip tree. 
Liriodendrine, Lir-i-o-den-dren; extract of tbe 
tulip tree. 
Lithagogues, Lit-a-gogz; medicines for expelling 
stone from the bladder. , [protoxide. 
Litharge, Lit-arj; preparation of lead; impure 
Lituate, Lit-at; urate; compound of lithic acid. 
Lithectasy, Lit-ek-ta-si; lithotomy, by dilating the 
neck of the bladderaftercutting through the urethra. 
Litha, Lit-a; oxide of lithium. 
Lithic, Lit-ik; relating to uric acid. 
" Acid, - As id; found in urinary calculi: 
uric acid. 
Lithium, Lifi-i-um: a rare metal. 
Litholabum, Li-tol-a-bum; a forceps for removing 
stone from the blader. [the bladder. 
Lithontriptic, Lit-on-trip-tik; a solvent of stone in 
Lithontriptor, Lit-on-trip-tor; an instrument for 
crushing calculi. 
Lithontripsy, Lit-on-trip-si; operation of crushing 
stone in the bladder. 
Lithotrity, Li-tot-ri-ti; operation of piercing or 
drilling stones in the bladder, and thus breaking 
them to pieces. . [bladder. 
Lithotomy, Li-tot-co-mi; cutting for stone in the 
Lithosperum, Lit-os-pe-rum; a genus of plants; 
groinwell. 
Lithuria, Li-tq-ri-a; lithic diathesis; urine contain- 
ing uric acid, or urates. 
Litmus, Lit-mus; a blue pigment, used by chemists 
for detecting free acids. 
Litra, Lj-tra; a pound weight. 
Liter, Lj-ter; a French measure equal to 2.1135 
pints English. 
Liver, Liv-er; hepar; largest gland of the body, 
secreting the bile. [potash. 
Liver of Sulphur, - ov Siil-fur; sulphuret of MEDICAL LEXICON. 
151 
Livid, Liv-id: purplish discoloration of the skin. 
Livor, Liv-or; lividity. 
Lix, Liks; ashes, or water mixed with ashes. 
Lixivium, Liks-iv-i-um; ley; any saline solution. 
Ln., symbol for lanthanium. 
Lobe, Lob; a division of an organ, as of the liver, &c. 
Lobe of the Ear, Lab ov de 8r; inferior extremity 
of the external ear. 
Lobe of Morgagni, Mor-gan-j; at the base of 
the prostrate gland. 
Lobelia, Lo-be-li-a; a genus of plants. 
" Inflata, - In-fla-ta; Indian tobacco; an 
emetic. [nal flower. 
Lobelia Syphilitica, - Sif-i-lit-i-ka; blue cardi- 
Lobeline, Lo-be-len: a semifluid aromatic acrid 
body obtained from the lobelia inflata. 
Lobulus, L6b-yq-lus; a small lobe. 
" Spigelii, - Spi-je-li-j; a little lobe of the 
liver, near the spine, and projecting like a nipple 
between the cardia and the vena cava. 
Lobus, Lo-bus; a lobe. 
Local, L6-kal; confined to a part. 
Lochia, L6-ki-a; flow of liquid from the womb after 
parturition; vulgarly the cleansings. 
Lochiorrhcea, Lo-ki-o-rs-a; excessive lochial dis- 
charge. [disease. 
Looked Jaw, Lokt Jo; trismus; tetanus; a spasmodic 
Locusta, Lo-kus-ta; the spikelet of grasses. 
Loimio, Lo-im-ik; appertaining to a pestilence. 
Loins, Lernz; lumbar regions; lower part of the back, 
right and left of the lumbar vertebrae. 
Logwood, Log-wiad; haematoxylon campechianum. 
Momentum, La-men-tum; bread made of the meal 
of beans. 
Longissimus, Lon-jis-i-mus; the longest. 
" Dorsi, - Dor-si; muscle of the back. 
" Femoris, - Fem-o-ris; Sartorius 
muscle. 152 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Longus, Lop-gus; long; name of muscles. 
" Colli, - Kol-j; muscle of the neck. 
Lopez, L6-pez; the root of an unknown tree at Goa. 
Lordosis, Lor-d6-sis; curvature of the spine forward. 
Lotio, Lw-Ji-o; a lotion. 
Lotion, L6-fon; a wash. 
Lotium; Lo-fi-um; urine. 
Loxia, Loks-i-a; torticollis, wry neck. 
Lubricate, Lq-bri-kat; to oil a part. 
Lucid, Lq-sid; clear; quiet; applied to intervals be- 
tween paroxysms of insanity. 
Lues, Lq-ez; a poison, or pestilence. 
" Venerea, - Ven-8-re-a; syphilis. 
Lumbago, Lum-ba-gca; a rheumatic affection of the 
muscle of the loins. 
Lumbar, Liim-bar; belonging to the loins. 
" Abscess, - Ab'ses; psoas abscess. 
Lumbricalis, Lum-bri-ka-liz; like an earth-worm; 
muscles of the metacarpus and metatarsus, &c., in 
the hand and foot. 
Lumbrici, Liim-bri-sj; common earth-worm; round 
worms of the intestines. [silver. 
Luna, Lq-na; the moon; also the alchemic name of 
Lunare Os, Lq-na-re Os; a bone of the carpus. 
Lunar Caustic, Lq-nar Kos-tik; nitrate of silver. 
Lunate, Lq-nat; shaped like a new moon. 
Lunatic, Lq-na-tik; an insane person. 
Lunatics Ischuria, Lq-nat-i-se Is-kq-ri-a; a pe- 
riodical suppression of urine. 
Lunatus, Lq-na-tus 
Lunulatus, Lq-nq-la-tus; 
new-moon like. 
Lunes, Lq-nez; menses. 
Lungs, Lupz; right and left vesicular organs of res- 
piration, occupying the thorax. 
Lupia, Lq-pi-a; to molest; a genus of diseases; de- 
structive of the part affected. 
Lupinus, Li|-pj-nus; a genus of plants. 
Lupulus, Lq-pq-lus; the hop. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
153 
Leporine, L^-pij-len; an exudation of the hop. 
Lupus, Lq-pus; a wolf; malignant ulceration often 
destroying the nose, face, &c. 
Lurid^e, Lq-ri-dg; an order of plants including da- 
turia, stramonium, nicotiana, &c. 
Lusus Nature, Lq-sus Na-tq-rg; a monster. 
Lute, Lqt; a compound paste or cement for closing 
retorts, &c., in chemical operations. 
Luteoline, Lq-te-o-lgn; yellow coloring matter of 
the reseda luteola. 
Luteus, Lvi-te-us; yellow. 
Luxation, Luks-a-Jon; dislocation. 
Lycoperdon, Li-ko-per-don; a genus of fungi. 
Lycopodium, Lj-ka-po-di-um; a genus of plants; the 
club-moss. 
Lyoopsis, Li-kop-sis; a genus of plants. [weed. 
Lycopus Virginicus, Lj-k<f>-pus Ver-jin-i-kus; bugle 
Lymph, Limf; thin animal fluid in the lymphatics. 
Lymphatic, Lim-fat-ik; of the nature of lymph. 
Lymphatics, Lim-fat-iks; vessels carrying lymph. 
Lyrate, Li-rat; lyre-shaped. [ey-wort. 
Lysimachia, Lis-i-ma-ki-u; a genus of plants; mon- 
Lyssa Canina, Lis-u Ka-nj-na; hydrophobia. 
Lythrum, Lit-rum; a genus of plants. 
Lytta, Lit-a; a genus of insects. 
" Vesicatoria,-Ves-i-ka-t6-ri-a; Spanish 
fly; cantharides. 
Lytta Vittata, - Vi-ta-td; potatoe fly; vesicatory. 
M. 
M.; mix or incorporate; also manipulus, a handful; 
used in prescriptions. 
Macandou, Mak-an-d-s; Javanese tree. 
Macaroni, Mak-a-ro-nj; a preparation from wheat. 
Macer, Ma-ser; the bark of a Malabar root. 
Maceration, Mas-er-a-Jon; softening in water. 154 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Macis, Ma-sis; mace; the arillus or shell of the nutmeg. 
Macro, Mak-ro; a prefix; large: magnitude. 
Macropiper, Mak-ro-pjp-er; piperiongum. 
Macrotys Racemosa, Ma-kro-tis Ras-s-mo-sa; 
black-snake root. 
Macula, Mak-yi^-la; a spot. 
Maculae, Mak-yi^-lg; blemishes, marks. [inaterni. 
" Matern^e, Ma-ter-ne; mother's spots; nasvi 
Madder, Mad-er; root of rubia tinctorum; a red dye. 
Magistral Formulae, Maj-is-tral For-mq,-lg; com- 
pound medicines, extemporaneously prepared. 
Magnesia, Mag-ne-gi-a; one of the alkaline earths; 
oxide of magnesium. [salts. 
Magnesite Sulphas, Mag-ns-gi-g Sul-fas; Epsom 
Magnesium, Mag-ne-gi-um; a metal, basis of mag- 
nesia. 
Magnum Dei Donum, Mag-num Dg-j D6-num; 
ancient name of Peruvian bark. [ering plants. 
Magnolia, Mag-n6-li-a; a genus of handsome flow- 
Maize, Maz; Indian corn. 
Major, Ma-jor; greater. 
Mal, Mal; disease; bad; ill. 
Malacia, Mal-a-ji-a; depraved appetite. 
Malacosis, Mal-a-k6-sis; softening. [bones. 
Malacosteon, Mal-a-kos-tg-on; a softness of the 
Malaria, Ma-la-ri-a; miasm; noxious gases, from 
decomposing matter. 
Malar, Ma-lar; belonging to the cheek. 
Malarum Ossa, Ma-la-rum Os'a; cheek bones. 
Malformation, Mal-for-ma-jon; defective, irregular, 
or superfluous structure. 
Malic Acid, Ma-lik As'id; acid of apples, pears, &c. 
Malignant, Ma-lig-nant; dangerous or pestilential, 
Malingering, Ma-lin-jer-qj; a military term; any 
feigned disease. 
Malleability, Mal-g-a-bil-i-ti; extensibility under 
the hammer, as in certain metals. 
Malleamcthe, Mal-g-p.-mw-tg; a Malabar shrub. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
155 
Malleolar, Ma-le-o-lar; relating to the ankle. 
Malleolus, Mal-s-o-lus; the ankle, external and in- 
ternal. 
Malleus, MM-e-us; a hammar or mallet; a small 
bone of the internal ear, resembling a hammer. 
Malpighia, Mal-pij-i-a; the Barbadoes cherry. 
MXlpighian Bodies, Mal-pij-i-an B6d-iz; dark 
points in the kidneys. 
Maltha, Mal-ta; mineral pitch. 
Malum, Mal-um; a disease. 
Malum, Ma-lum; an apple. 
Malus, Ma-lus; the apple tree. [dies. 
" Indioa, - In'di-ka; a tree of the East In- 
Malva, Mal-va; a genus of plants; common mallow. 
Mamma, Mam-a; the female breast. [young. 
Mammalia, Ma-ma-li-a; animals which suckle their 
Mammary, Mam-a-ri; belonging to the mammae. 
Mammiform, Mam-i-ferm; mastoid process of the 
temporal bone; like a nipple. 
Mammilla, Ma-mil-a; the nipple. 
Mandibula, Man-dib-yq,-la; the jaw. [al. 
Manganese, Map-ga-nes; a white, hard, brittle met- 
Mangifera, Man-jif-er-a; a genus of plants; the 
mangrove. 
Mania, Ma-ni-a; insanity. [ling with skill. 
Manipulation, Ma-nip-yq,-la-jbn; the art of hand- 
Manipulus, Ma-nip-y^-lus; a handful. 
Manna, Man-a; concrete juice of the fraxinus omus, 
a species of ash tree, and other plants. 
Manual Labor, Man-yq-al La-bor; delivery effect- 
ed by the accoucheur. 
Manus, Ma-nus; the hand. [strument. 
Manubrium, Ma-m[-bri-um; the handle of any in- 
Manuluvium, Man-yq,-lq,-vi-um; a hand-bath. 
Maranda, Ma-ran-da; a myrtle of Ceylon. 
Maranta, Ma-ran-ta; a genus of plants. 
" Arundinacea, - Ar-un-di-na-Je-a; tho 
plant whose root furnishes the arrow-root. 156 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Marasmus, Ma-ras-mus; atrophy; wasting of flesh; 
emaciation. [wort. 
Marchantia, Mar-qan-ti-a; a genus of plants; liver- 
Marcor, Mqr-kor; leanness. 
Margarita, Mqr-ga-rj-ta; the pearl; a tumor resem- 
bling a pearl. 
Marine Acid, Ma-ren As'id; muriatic acid. 
Marjoram, Mqr-jo-ram; the plant origanum. 
Marmon Album, Mqr-mon Al'bum; white marble, or 
carbonate of lime. , 
Marrubium, Ma-nb-bi-um; a genus of plants; com- 
mon horehound. 
Mars, Mqrz; iron. 
Marsh-Mallow, MqrJ-Mal-o; althaea officinalis. 
" Effluvia, - Ef-lq-vi-a; miasmatic exhala- 
tion from putrefying vegetable matter, as in marshes 
Martial, M^r-Jal; relating to iron. 
" Salts, - Selts; preparations of iron. 
Marum, Ma-rum; a genus ot plants. 
Mas, Mas; male. 
Masse, Mas-e; to blend; a mass. 
Masseter, Ma-se-ter; muscle of the lower jaw. 
Massicot, Mas-i-kot; the yellow oxide of lead. 
Mastication, Mas-ti-ka-Jon; chewing. 
Mastitis, Mas-tj-tis; inflammation of the breast. 
Mastodynia, Mas-to-din-i-a; neuralgic pain in the 
mamma. [abscess in the mamma. 
Mastodynia Apostem atos a, - A-pos-te-ma-t6-sa; 
Mastoid, Mas-terd; nipple-like; muscles, foramina, 
process, &c., of the petrous portion of the temporal 
bone. 
Masturbation, Mas-tur-ba-Jon; manual excitement 
of the genital organs. 
Mater, Ma-ter; a mother; membranes of the brain, 
dura and pia mater. 
Materia, Ma-te-ri-a; matter. 
" Medica, - Med-i-ka; the science of med' 
icines and their combinations. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
157 
Matico, Mat-i-ko; a styptic plant. 
Matrix, Ma-triks; the womb. [motherwort. 
Matricaria, Mat-ri-ka-ri-a; a genus of plants; 
Maturation, Mat-yq-ra-Jon; ripening: formation of 
pus, as in abscesses. 
Maxilla, Maks-il-a; the jaw, both upper and lower. 
Maxillary, Maks-il-a-ri; appertaining to the jaw. 
Maximum, Maks-i-mum; greatest: the highest dose. 
Measles, Mg-zlz; an epidemic eruptive fever. 
Meatus, Mg-a-tus; a passage. 
" Auditorius Externus, - 0-di-t6-ri-us 
Eks-tdrn-us; the auditory canal, extending from the 
concha to the tympanum. 
Meatus Auditorius Internus, - - In-tdrn-us; 
internal auditory passage. [urethra. 
Meatus Urinarius, - Yq-ri-nd-ri-us; orifice of the 
Mechanical, Me-kan-i-kal; applied to medical 
agents, which act mechanically; non-chemicals. 
Meconic Acid, Mg-kon-ik As'id; an acid, found in 
opium. 
Meconium, Mg-ka-ni-um; the faeces contained in the 
intestines of a foetus and passing off after birth. 
Medeola Virginioa, Mg-dg-6-la Ver-jin-i-ka; a 
perennial plant. 
Median, Mg-di-an; the central, or middle portion. 
" Line, - Lin; an imaginary line drawn ver- 
tically through the body. 
Mediastinum, Mg-di-as-ti-num; the membranous 
septum between the lungs, dividing the thorax be- 
neath the sternum. 
Mediate Auscultation, Mg-di-at 0s-kul-ta-jon; 
the employment of the stethoscope in listening to 
the sounds of the lungs, heart, &c. 
Mediate Percussion, -Per-ktiJ-on; using a plex- 
imeter on the walls of the chest, in percussing. 
Medical, Med-i-kal; appertaining to medicine. 
Medicament, M6d-i-ka-ment; any remedy. 
Medicaster, Med-i-kas-ter; a quack. 158 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Medicinal, Me-dis-i-nal; having the power to cure 
disease. 
Medious, Med-i-kus; a physician. 
Medulla, Me-dul-a; the marrow; the pith. 
" Oblongata, - Ob-lop-ga-ta; superior 
portion of the spinal cord, uniting it with the base 
of the brain. 
Medulla Spinalis, - Spj-na-lis; the spinal marrow. 
Medullary, Med-ul-a-ri; resembling marrow. 
" Tumors, - Tq,-morz; resembling the 
brain in structure. 
Meduline, Med-yq,-len; name given by Dr. John to 
the pith of the sun-flower. 
Megrim, Ms-grim; hemicrania. 
Meibomian, Mj-bo-mi-an;glands of the eyelids, open- 
ing by numerous ducts upon the edge of each lid. 
Mel, Mel; honey. 
Mela, Me-la; a probe. 
Melaleuca, Mel-a-14-ka; a genus of plants. 
" Cajeputi, - Kaj-e-pi^-tj; plant yield- 
ing cajeput oil. [stool. 
Mel JIN a, Mg-ls-nu; black discharges by mouth or 
" Cruenta, - Kr®-en-ta; black vomit. 
Melancholy, Mel-an-kol-i; hypochondriasis; in- 
sanity. 
Melanosis, Mel-a-na-sis; black, morbid deposits as 
in tumors, or pulmonary tubercles. [of plants. 
Melanthace/E, Mel-an-ta-ss-s; the colchicum tribe 
Melissa, Ms-lis-a: a genus of plants. 
" Officinalis, - Of-is-i-na-lis; common 
balm, or balm mint. 
Melissa Nepeta, - Ne-pe-ta; calamint. 
Melo, Me-lo; the melon. 
Meloe, Mel-o-e; a genus of insects. 
" Vesicatori us, - Ves-i-ka-t6-ri-us; Span- 
ish fly; lytta; ordinary basis of epispastic plaster. 
Membrane, Mem-bran; a thin, expanded substance 
composed of cellular texture. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
159 
Membranes, Mem-branz: tissues of the body, is mu- 
cous, serous, cellular, fibrous, &e. 
Membrana Tympani; Mem-bra-na Tim-pan-j; dividing 
the external from the internal ear; drum of the ear. 
Membrana Pituitaria, - Pi-tip-i-ta ri-a; 
Membrana Schneiderian, - Enj-de-ri-an; 
lining 
the 
cavities of the nose, &c. 
Membrane, Pupillaris, - Pti-pil-a-ris; a peculiar- 
ity of the foetal eye, disappearing before birth. 
Membranous, Mem-bran-us; having the texture of 
membrane. [membrane. 
Membranula, Mem-bra-nip-la; a small, or delicate 
Membrum, Mem-brum; a member; a limb. 
Mendosus, Men-d<5-sus; spurious; false. 
Meninges, Me-nin-jez; membranes of the brain. 
Meningitis, Ms-nin-jj-tis; inflammation of the mem- 
branes of the brain. 
Meningial, Me-nin-ji-al; relating to the membrane 
of the brain. 
Meninx, Me-nipks; membrane of the brain. 
Menispermum, Men-is-pdr-mum; a genus of plants. 
Menorrhagia, Men-or-ra-ji-u; excessive menstrua- 
tion. 
Menorrhagia Alba, -■ Al'ba; leucorrhoea. [ses. 
Menostasis, Men-os-ta-sis; a suppression of the men- 
Mens, Mens; the mind. 
Mensa, Men-sa; a table. 
Menses, Men-sez; 
Menstruation, Men-stne-a-jon; 
monthly flow of 
women: catamenia. 
Menstruum, Men-strdo-um; any solvent, or vehicle. 
Mensuration, Men-st^-ra-jon; comparison of the two 
sides of the chest, in physical explorationforcertain 
thoracic diseases. 
Mentagra, Men-ta-gra; eruption about the chin. 
Mental, Men-tal; belonging to the chin. 
Mentha, Men-ta; a genus of plants. 
Mentha Piperita, Pip-er j-ta; peppermint. 
Mentha Pulegium, - Pip-ls-ji-um; pennyroyal. 160 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Mentha Viridis, Men-ta Vir-j-dis; spearmint. 
Menyanthes, Men-i-an-tgz; the buck bean. [por. 
Mephitic, Mg-fit-ik; any noxious or suffocating' va- 
Mercurial, Mer-kq,-ri-al; relating to, or containing 
mercury. 
Mercury, Mer-kq-ri; quicksilver. 
Merobalneum, Mer-o-bal-ng-nm; a partial bath. 
Merocele, Mer-o-sel; femoral hernia. 
Meros, Mg-ros; the thigh. 
Merits, Mg-rus; pure; unadulterated. [tery. 
Mesenteric, Mes-en-ter-ik; belonging to the mesen- 
Mesentery, Mes-en-ter-i; membrane uniting the in- 
testines, &c. 
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum, Mes-em-bri- 
an-tg-mum Kris-ta-lj-num; the ice plant. 
Mesmerism, Mez-mer-iz-m; the processes of animal 
magnetism, practiced by Mesmer. The name is some- 
times improperly applied to all the phenomena, and 
also to the mental influence and nervaura of the 
human constitution. 
Mesial Line, Mg-^al Ljn; middle line. 
Mesite, Mg-sjt; ether of pyroxylic spirit. 
Mesitic Alcohol, Mg-sit-ik Al'ko-hol; acetone. 
Meso, Mes-o; 
Mesos, Mes-os: 
Mesocolon, Mes-ca-k6-lon; membrane of the colon. 
Mesophryum, Mes-6-fri-um; the space between the 
eyebrows. 
Mesotria, Mes-6-tri-a; affecting the parenchyma of 
the excernent system. 
Meta, Met-a; a prefix denoting change. [carpus. 
Metacarpal, Mct-a-kqr-pal: belonging to the meta- 
Metacarpus, Met-a-k^r-pus; the hand, between the 
wrist and the fingers. 
Metallic Tinkling, Me-tal-ik Tink-lip; sound of 
morbid respiration, like striking a vessel of metal 
or glass. 
MetalOID, Met-a-ltfd; like a metal. 
a prefix, signifying the middle 
state. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
161 
Metals, Met-alz; solid, opaque, heavy bodies, having 
the properties of malleability, ductility, fusibility, 
tenacity, elasticity, and crystalline texture, in great- 
er or less degree. 
Metamorphosis, Met-a-mor-fo-sis; transformation. 
Metastasis, Me-tas-ta-sis; change in the seat of a 
disease. 
Metatarsus, Met-a-t^r-sus; that part of the foot be- 
tween the ankle and toes. 
Meteorism, Me-te-or-iz-m; distention with gas. 
Methematous, Ms-tem-a-tus; blood-changing, ap- 
plied to the capillary blood-vessels. 
Method,Numerical, Met-od, Nq-mer-i-kal; method 
of studying diseases by statistics. 
Metoposcopia, Met-o-pos-ko-pi-a; physiognomy. 
Metopum, Me-ttS-pum; the forehead. 
Metra, Me-tra; the uterus. 
Metroscope, Met-ro-skcop; instrument for measuring 
the os uterus. 
Metritis, Me-trj-tis; inflammation of the womb. 
Metrorrhagia, Me-tror-a-ji-a; uterine hemorrhage. 
Mezereon, Mez-e-re-on; a medicinal plant. 
Mg., symbol for magnesium. [table. 
Miasm, Mj-az-m; morbid emanation, animal or vege- 
Miasm, Marsh, Mi-az-m, MqrJ; exhalation from 
marshy grounds. 
Mica, Mj-ka; Muscovy glass, a mineral in thin plates, 
used in Russia for window panes. 
Micro, Mj-kro; a prefix indicating smallness. 
Microcosm, Mj-kra-koz-m; a little world. 
Micrometer, Mj-krom-e-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring minute objects. 
Micturition, Mik-tq-rif-on; urination. 
Midriff, Mid-rif; diaphragm; the muscle dividing ths 
thorax from the abdominal cavity. 
Midwifery, Mid-wjf-ri; the art of aiding and facili- 
tating child-birth. 
Miliary, Mil-ya-ri; name of an eruptive fever. 162 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Milk Abscess, Milk Ab'ses; tumor in the mamma 
from redundant lactation. 
Milk Leg, - Leg: phlegmasia alba dolens: an inflam- 
mation of the inguinal glands, and the lymphatics 
of the leg; usually occurring after child-birth. 
Milk Sickness, - Sik-nes; the trembles, a peculiar 
endemic disease. 
Milk Teeth, - Tet; the first set of teeth. 
Millepes, Mil-ep-gz; a variety of insects. 
Milolum, Mj-la-lum; a small tumor on the eye-lid. 
Mimosa, Mj-m6-sa; a genus of plants. 
Mimosa Nilotica, - Nil-dt-i-ka; acacia vera. 
Mineral, Min-er-al; a metal either united to its ore, 
or calcined; any inorganic substance. [soda. 
Mineral Alkali, - Al'ka-lj; native carbonate of 
Mineral Waters, - We-terz; waters impregnated 
with minerals, whether carbonated, sulphuretted, sa- 
line, or chalybeate. 
Mineralogy, Min-er-al-G>-ji; that part of natural 
history, which relates to minerals. 
Minim, Min-im; sixtieth part of a fluid drachm. 
Minimum, Min-i-mum; the least; the smallest dose. 
Minium, Min-i-um; red or calcined lead, cinnabar, or 
deut-oxide of lead. 
Misanthropy, Mis-an-tro-pi; morbid love of solitude. 
Miscarriage, Mis-kar-ij; expulsion of the foetus in 
the earlier months of pregnancy. 
Mistura, Mis-tq,-ra; a mixture. 
Mitral, Mj-tral, name of the left auriculo-ventricH- 
lar valves of the heart. 
Mo., symbol for molybdenum. 
Mnemonics, Ng-mon-iks; the art of assisting memory 
by signs; artificial memory. 
Mobility, Ma-bil-i-ti; excessive nervous suscep- 
tibility. [ner directed. 
Mono PrAisCRiPTO, M6-da Prg-skrip-ta; in the man- 
Monus Operandi, Mw-dus Op-er-an-dj; way in 
which medicines act, whether mechanically, chem- 
ically, or othei wise. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
163 
Mola, Mo-la; kneepan; a mole. 
Molar, Mo-lar; name of the grinding teeth. 
Molasses, Mo-las-ez; 
Melasses, Me-las-ez; 
the fluid which drains off 
from sugar as it crystalizes. 
Mole, Mol: a false conception, and may be either 
hydatid, fleshy mole, or false germ. 
Molecular, Mo-ldk-yq-lar; belonging to molecules. 
" Death, - Det; death of a part. 
Molecule, M61-e-kqj; the smallest atoms a substance 
can be conceived to be divided. 
Mollities, Mol-if-i-ez; a softness. 
" Ossium, - Os'i-um; morbid softening of 
the bones. [the brain. 
Mollities Cerebri, - Ser-e-brj; ramollissement of 
MolluSCUM. Mol-iis-kum; a cutaneous eruption. 
Mollusca, Mol-iis-ka; a great division of inverte- 
brated animals. 
Molybdenum, Mo-lib-de-num; a metal. 
Momordica, Mo-mou-di-ka; a genus of plants. 
" Elaterium, - El-a-te-ri-um: wild, or 
squirting cucumber. [apple. 
Momordica Balsamina, - Bol-sam-i-na; balsam 
Momordicine, Mo-mer-di-ssn; elaterium. 
Mon, Mon; 
Mono, Ma-no; 
a prefix denoting unity. 
Monad, Mo-nad; the most minute infusorial animals. 
Monarda, Mo-n^rd-a; a genus of plants. 
MonkSIA, Mo-ne-gi-a; an extract from a South Am- 
erican bark. 
Monnina Polystachia, Mo-ne-na Pol-i-sta-ki-a; a 
South American plant. 
Monograph, Mon-o-graf; a treatise on seme special 
topic, or peculiar class of diseases. 
Monomania, Mon-o-ma-ni-a; insanity, only upon 
some single subject. 
Monorchis, Mo-ner-kis; having but one testicle. 
Mons Veneris, Mons Ven-eris; the pubic promi- 
nence in women. 164 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Monster: Mon-ster; unnatural formation of a foetus. 
Monthly Courses, Miint-li K6rs-ez; catamenial 
discharge of females. 
Monticullus, Mon-ti-kul-us; a little mountain. 
Morbid, Mor-bid; diseased. 
" Anatomy, - An-at-o-mi: that which treats 
of the alterations of structure resulting from 
disease. 
Morbific, Mer-bif-ik: causing disease. 
Morbilli, Mer-bil-j; the measles. 
Morbillous, Mor-bil-us; pertaining to the measles. 
Morbus, Mer-bus; a disease. 
" Cceruleus, - Ss-nh-le-us; blue disease; 
discoloration of the skin in malformations of the 
heart. 
Morbus Coxarius, - Koks-a-ri-us; the hip disease. 
Mordant, Mor-dant; substance used to fix the colors 
in dying. 
Morgagnian Cataract, Mor gan-i-an Kat-a-rakt, 
milk cataract, a rare form of opacity in the lens. 
Moria, M6-ri-a; foolish. 
Moribund, M6r-i-bund; dying. 
Moringa, Mo-rip-ga; a genus of plants. 
" Pterygo-sperma, - Ter-i-gQ-sp6rm-a 
the behen, or horse-radish tree. 
Morphia, Mor-fi-a; an alkaloid of opium. 
Mors, Merz; death. 
Morsus, Mer-sus; a bite, sting, or grasp. 
Mortar, Mor-tar; a strong vessel, in which drugs are 
pulverized by a pestle. 
Mortification, Mor-ti-fi-ka-Jon; death of a part. 
Morum, M6-rum; mulberry. 
Morus Nigra, Mw-rus Nj-gra; the black mulberry. 
Mosch, Mosk; musk. 
Moschus, Mos-kus; musk; an animal product obtain- 
ed from near the anus of a species of deer. 
Motor, M6-tor; 
Motory, Mw tor-i; 
to move; nerves upon which vol- 
untary motion depends. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
165 
Motos, M<5-tos; lint. 
Moxa, M6ks-a; a cone or cylinder of cotton, wool, &c., 
applied to the skin,'and fired, combustion being 
hastened by a blow-pipe, and an issue thus formed. 
Mucilage, Mq-sil-aj; an aqueous solution of gum. 
Mucine, Mq-sgn; the animal matter of mucus. 
Muciparous, Mq-sip-a-rus; mucous-producing. 
Mucocele, Mq-ko-sgl; distention of the lachrymal 
sac, containing tears and mucus. 
Mucus, Mq-kus; animal mucilage. 
Mucous, Mq-kus; containing mucilage; also one of 
the tissues of the body. 
Mudar, Mq-dar; an Indian plant. 
Mul.e, Mq-lg; pustules contracted by heat, or cold. 
Muguet, Mq-ga; aphthoe or thrush. 
Mulberry Calculus, Mul-ber-i Kal-kq-lus; urinary 
concretion of oxalate of lime. 
Mulatto, Mq-lat-o; the offspring of a black and 
a white parent. 
Mullus, Mui- us; a genus of fish. 
Multifidous, Mul-tif-i-dus; divided into many parts. 
Multifidias, Mul-ti-fid-i-as; certain muscles of the 
spine. 
Multilocular, Mul-ti-16k-yq-lar; having many cells. 
MuRjENA, Mq-rg-na; a genus of fish; the eel. 
Mural, Mq-ral; a wall. 
Muraxane, Mq-raks-an; a product of decomposed 
uric acid. 
Murias, Mq-ri-as; a muriate, or chloride. 
Muriatic, Mq-ri-at-ik; pertaining to sea-salt. 
" Acid, - As'id; marine acid; hydrochloric 
acid. 
Murmur, Respiratory, Mur-mur, Rg-spj-ra-to-ri, 
sound of the air passing through the bronchial tubes 
and air-cells in respiration; when distinct, called 
vesicular, and in children, puerile. 
Musa, Mq-sa; a genus of plants. 
Musca, Mus-ka; a genus of insects. 166 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Muscle Volitantes, Mtis-se Vol-i-tan-tez; motes 
before the eyes, as in amaurosis. 
Muscular. Miis-kq, lar; belorfging to a muscle. 
Muscle, Mi'is-1; a bundle of fibres. 
Musous, Miis-kus; a moss. 
Musculi Pectinati, Mus-kn-li Pek-ti-na-tj; fibres 
within the auricles of the heart. 
Musculo-Cutaneous, Miis-kn-lu-Kq.-ta-ng-us; that 
which appertains to muscles; and skin. 
Musculo-Spiral, - Spj-ral; the radial nerve. 
Mushroom, Muf-nnm; fungus. 
Musk, Musk; mosehus, an animal secretion found 
near the anus of the musk-deer. 
Must, Must: the expressed juice of the grape. 
Mutitas, Mi^-ti-tas; dumbness. 
Mutilation, Mq,-ti-la-Jon; want of a member. 
Myelitis, Mj-e-lj-tis; inflammation of the spinal 
marrow. 
Mylabris, Mj-la-bris; a genus of insects. 
Myle, Mj-le; the knee-pan. 
Mylo-hyoideus, Mj-lo-hj-d-de-us; 
" Glossus, - Glos-us; 
muscles of 
the lower 
jaw and tongue. 
Myoides, Mi-d-dez; like a muscle. 
Myolemma, Mj-o-lem-a: covering of muscular fibrilla. 
Myology, Mj-61-a-ji; description of the muscles. 
Myopia, Mj-6-pi-a; short-sightedness. 
Myops, Mj-ops; one who is nearsighted. 
Myosis, Mj-6-sis; unnatural contraction of the pupil. 
Myositis. Mi-o-sj-tis; inflammation of muscles. 
Myotomy, Mj-dt-o-mi; cutting a muscle; the anato- 
my of a muscle. 
Myrica, Mir-i-ka; a genus of plants. 
Myrioa Cerifera, Mir-i-ka Ser-if-e-ra; bayberry. 
Myricina, Mir-i-se-na; alkaloid of myrica cerifera. 
Myristica, Mi-ris-ti-ka; a genus of plants. 
" Moschata, - M6s-ka-ta; a tree yielding 
nutmeg and mace. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
167 
Myrobalanus, Mir-a-bM-a-nus; a dried fruit of the 
plum kind. 
Myroxylon, Mj-roks-i-lon; a genus of plants. 
" Peruiferum, - Pe-rco-if-e-rum; bal- 
sam of Peru. 
Myrrh, Mer; a gum resin. 
Myrtace^e, Mer-ta-se-e; a tribe of plants. 
Myrtiform, Mer-ti-form; carunculas, which remain 
after the laceration of the hymen. 
Myrtus Pimenta, Mer-tus Pi-men-ta; the tree which 
bears allspice. 
N. 
N., symbol for nitrogen. 
Na., symbol for sodium. 
Naboth's Glands, Na-bots Glandz; mucous follicles 
of the neck of the uterus. 
Nacta, Nak-ta; an abscess of the breast. 
Naevus, Ne-vus; a mark, spot, or blemish. 
" Maternus, - Ma-ter-nus; mother's mark, 
and may be either arterial, capillary, subcutaneous, 
varicose, or complicated. 
Nails, Nalz; horny laminae on the posterior ex- 
tremities of the fingers and toes; they are divided 
into a root, body, and free extremities. 
Najah, Na-ja; a genus of serpents. 
Nape of the Neck, Nap ov de Nek: nucha. 
Naphtha, Naf-ta; an oily liquid from wood, re- 
cently extolled as a remedy in phthisis. 
Naphthaline, Naf-ta-len; a sesqui-carburet of hi- 
drogen, obtained by the distillation of coal-tar. 
Narcosis, Nqr-k6-sis; 
Narcotism, Nqr-kot-iz-m; 
Narcotic, Nqr-kot-ik; stupefying; deadening. 
Narcotina, Nqr-ka-tE-na; alkaloid combined with 
morphia in opium. 
the effect of narcotic 
drugs. 168 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Narceine, Nqr-sg-gn; new principle discovered in 
Nares, Na-rgz; the nostrils. [opium. 
" Posteriores, - Pos-tg-ri-6-rgz; the aper- 
tures of the nasal cavities communicating with the 
pharynx. 
Naris, Na-ris; the nostrils. 
Nasal, Na-zal; pertaining to the nose. 
Nasarium. Na-za-ri-um: mucus of the hose. 
Nascal, Nas-kal; a medicated pessary. 
Nascent, Nas-ent; the act of being developed. 
Nasi Ossa, Na-sj Os'u; two bones of the nose. 
Nasturtium, Nas-tiir-fi-um; a genus of plants. 
Nasus, Na-sus; the nose. 
Natans, Nii-tanz; floating. 
Natron, Na-tron; native carbonate of soda. 
Natrum, Na-trum; sodium. [vomiting. 
Nausea, No-jg-a; sickness of the stomach without 
" Marina, - Ma-rg-na; sea-sickness. 
Nauseant, No-fg-ant; nauseating. 
Naviculare; Na-vik-yn,-la-rg; the ankle bone. 
Nebula, Neb-yq,-la; a cloud or speck in the cornea of 
the eye. [blood. 
Necr(emia, Ng-kre-mi-a; death, beginning with the 
Necrology, Ng-krol-o-ji; mortality. 
Necropsy, Ne-krop-si; 
Necroscopy, Ne-kros-ko-pi; 
post-mortem examina- 
tion. 
Necros, Ne-kros; death. 
Necrosis, Ns-kna-sis; death of a bone. 
Neoplasty, Ne-o-plas-ti; an operative process for the 
formation of new parts. 
Nepenthes, Ne-pen-tsz: a genus of plants. 
Nepeta, Ns-pe-tii; a genus of plants. [catnip. 
" Cataria, Ne-pe-ta Ka-ta-ri-a; catmint; 
Nephralgia, Ns-fral-ji-a; pain in the kidney. 
Nephritic, Ne-frit-ik; appertaining to the kidney. 
Nephritis, Ne-fq-tis; inflammation of the kidney. 
" Albuminous, - Al-b4-mi-nus; Bright's 
disease of the kidney. 
Nephro, Ne-fra; a prefix; the kidney. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
169 
Nephros, Ng-fros; the kidney. 
Nephrotomy, Ng-frot-o-mi; cutting a stone out of 
the kidney. 
Nerium, Ng-ri-um: a genus of plants. [flowers. 
Neroli Oleum, Ng-ra-lj (D'le-um; oil of orange 
Nervaura, Ner-vo-ra; the nervous fluid, an impon- 
derable agent. 
Nerves, Nervz; whitish cords of delicate nervous sub- 
stance, which ramify through the body, originating 
from the ganglia, the spinal cord, and the brain. 
They are divided into ganglionic or sympathetic, and 
cerebro spinal. The cerebro-spinal are divided into 
sensitive and motor. [excitement. 
Nervine, Ner-vjn; a medicine that soothes nervous 
Nervous, Ner-vus; appertaining to a nerve. 
Neuralgia, Nq-ral-ji-a; pain in a nerve. [nerves. 
Neurilema, Nq-ri-lg-ma; the sheath investing the 
Neurine, Nq-ren; the substance of the nerves. 
Neurology, Nq-rol-ta-ji; science of the nervous sub- 
stance: consequently the entire science of animal 
life and mind. First used in this sense by Dr. 
Buchanan. 
Neuroma, Nq-r6-ma; tumors upon nerves. 
Neuron, Nq-ron; a nerve. 
Neuroptera, Nq-rop-tg-ra: an order of insects with 
four membraneous wings of equal length. 
Neuroses, Nq-r6-sgz; 
Neurotica, Nq-rot-i-ka; 
diseases involving any 
portion of the nervous 
system, including spasmodic affections and paralytic 
diseases. 
Neurotic, Nq-rot-ik; nervine. [nerve. 
Neurotoma, Nq-rot-o-ma: dissection or division of a 
Neutral Salts, Nq-tral Salts: acids and alkalies, 
mutually saturated and in combination. 
Neutrals, Nq-tralz; salines not acid or alkaline. 
Ni., symbol for nickel. 
Nickel, Nik-el; a scarce white metal. 
Nicotiana, Ni-kco-ti-a-na; tobacco; a genus of plants. 170 
MEDICAL LEXICCN. 
Nicotina, Nik-o-ti-nd; alkaloid of tobacco. 
Nictation, Nik-ta-Jon; 
Nictitation, Nik-ti-ta-fon; 
morbid quivering of 
the eyelids. 
Nigella, Nj-jel-a; a genus of plants. 
Niger, Nj-jer; black. 
Nigrities, Nj-grit-j-ez; blackness of the bones, [force. 
Nisus Formativus, Ni-sus Fer-ma-tj-vus; plastic 
Nitrate, Nj-trat; 
Nitrite. Ni-trit; 
compounds of nitric and nitrous 
acids with alkalies. 
Nitre, Nj-ter; saltpetre. [trogen. 
Nitric Acid, Nj-trik As'id; the highest oxide of ni. 
Oxide, - Oks'id; a deutoxide of nitrogen. ■ 
Nitrogen, Nj-tro-jen; azote; an element in the at- 
mosphere. 
Nitrous Air, Nj-trus Ar; nitric oxide gas. 
Nitro Muriatic Acid, Nj-tro Mq-ri-at-ik As'id; 
aqua regia. 
Nobilis, N6 bil-is; noble. [lism; sleep-walking. 
Noctambulation, Nok-tam-bq-la-Jon; somnambu- 
Node. Nod; exostosis; a morbid excrescence upon 
bones. 
Nodosus, Na-d6-sus; nodose: knotty. 
Nodulus, Nod-yq-lus; a little node. [cer. 
Noli me Tangere, N6-lj-me Tan-jer-e; a small al- 
Noma, N6-ma: to eat; a specific ulcer. 
Nomenclature, N6-men-klat-yqr; a systematic ar- 
rangement of the technical terms of any science. 
Nopal, N6-pal; the cactus on which the cochineal 
insect feeds. 
Normal, Ner-mal; natural; healthy. 
Nosocomium, Nos-o-k6-mi-um; a hospital. 
Nosography, No-sog-ra-fi; description of disease. 
Nosology. No-sol-o-ji; classification of disease. 
Nostalgia, Nos-tal-ji-a; home-sickness. [dy 
Nostrum, Nos-trum: a quack medicine; private reine 
Noth^e Costae, N6-te Kos-te; false ribs. 
Nothus, N6-tus; false; spurious; a bastard. 
Nucha, Nq-ka; nape or hinder part of the neck. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
171 
Nucha Ligamentum, Nq-ka Lig-a-men-tum, alig- 
nment of the spine. 
Nucleus, Nq-kls-us; a kernel; central point around 
which a calculus is formed. 
Nudus, Nq,-dus; naked. [Guinea fowl. 
Numidia Meleagris, Nq-mid-i-ct Mel-g-a-gris; the 
Nutgalls, Niit-golz; excrescences upon oak bark. 
Nutrition, Nq-trif-on; nourishment; growth. 
Nutmeg, Nut-meg; fruit of myristica moschata. 
Nux, Nuks; a nut. 
Nyctalopia, Nik-ta-16-pi-a; night vision. 
Nympha, Nim'fa; internal labial of the vulva. 
Nymph^e, Nim-fs; a genus of plants; the water-lily. 
Nymphoides, Nim-ftf-dez; like the water-lily. 
Nymphomania, Nim-fta-ma-ni-a; excessive and vio- 
lent desire for coition in women. [nympha. 
Nymphoncus, Nim-fon-kus; swelling or tumor of the 
Nymphotomy, Nim-fot-o-mi; extirpation of diseased 
or enlarged clitoris or nympha. 
0. 
0.; symbol for oxygen. 
Oak, 61k; quercus, the bark astringent and tonic. 
Oatmeal, Qt'mgl; farina avenacea. 
Obcordate, Ob-ker-dat; inversely heart-shaped. 
Obesity, Q-bes-i-ti; corpulence; excess of fat. 
Obfuscation, Ob-fus-ka-Jon; amaurosis. 
Obliquus, Ob-lik-yq-us; oblique. 
Oblique, Ob-lek; name of muscles, external and inter- 
nal, abdominal, &c. 
Obliteration, Ob-lit-er-a-Jon; disappearance of a 
part of the animal economy. 
Obomasum, Ob-o-ma-sum; the fourth stomach of the 
ruminantise. 
Obovate, Ob-6-vat; nearly egg shaped. [wifery. 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Obstetrics, Ob-stet-riks; the science of midwifery. 
Obstetrix, Ob-st6t-riks; a midwife; female practi- 
tioner. 
Obstruens. Ob'strm-enz; to shut up. 
Obstruent, Ob'strm-ent; astringent. 
Obturator, Ob-tq,-ra-tor; name of muscles, foramina, 
&c, that close or cover up. 
Occipital, Ok-sip-i-tal; connected with the back 
part of the head. 
Occipito Atloid, Ok-sip-i-to At'lffd; that which has 
reference to the occiput and atlas. 
Occipito Axoid, - Aks'ard; that which has refer- 
ence to the occiput and axis. 
Occipito Frontalis, - Fron-ta-lis; muscle expand- 
ed under the scalp, and reaching from the occiput 
to the forehead. 
Occiput, Ok'si-put; the back part of the head. 
Occlusion, Ok-h^-^on; the state of being shut. 
Occult, Ok'ult; hidden; latent. 
Ochra, (O'kra; the forepart of the tibia. 
Ochre, Q'ker; an ore of iron. 
Ocimum, (D'-si-mum; a genus of plants. 
Oootea, Ok-o-te-a; a genus of plants. 
Octana, Ok-ta-na; fever returning every eighth day. 
Ootarius, Ok-ta-ri-us; a pint; one eighth of a gallon. 
Ocular, Ok'yi|-lar; appertaining to the eye. 
Oculist, Ok'yiq,-list; one who devotes special attention 
to diseases of the eye. 
Oculus, Ok'yi|-lus: the eye. 
Ocytocio, (D-si-tok-ik; that which expedites labor. 
Odontagra, Q-don-ta-gra; an instrument for extract- 
ing teeth. 
Odontalgia, G)-don-tal-ji-a; tooth-ache. 
Odontiasis, Q-don-tj-a-sis; dentition; process of cut- 
ting the teeth. 
Odonticus, G)-d6n-ti-kus; appertaining to the teeth. 
Odontitis, G)-don-tj-tis; inflammation of the teeth. 
Odontoid, Odon-tard; tooth-like. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
173 
Odontology, G)-don-t61-o-ji; the anatomy of the 
teeth. 
Odous, O'dus; a tooth. 
(Edema, 8-dg-ma; tumefaction, arising from serous 
effusion into the cellular membrane. 
(Enanthe, 8-nan-tg; a genus of plants. 
(Eno, 8'no; a prefix relating to wine. 
(Esophagus, 8-sof-a-gus; the gullet, leading from the 
pharynx to the stomach. 
(Esophagotomy, 8-sof-a-got-o-mi; operation of open- 
ing the (esophagus, as for the removal of a foreign 
body. [gullet. 
(Esophagitis, 8-sof-a-jj-tis; inflammation of the 
(EsypuS, 8'-si-pus; the oily matter in the wool of sheep. 
Officinal, O-fis-i-nal; medicines as directed in the 
pharmacopceia. 
Ointment, Ont'ment; any soft, unctuous substance 
or compound locally applied. 
Olea, Q'le-a; a genus of plants. 
Olea Europ^ea, - Yi^-ro-pg-a; the olive, whence 
olive oil is obtained. [elbow. 
Olecranon, G)-lek-ra-non; end of the ulna, at the 
Olefiant Gas, Q-lef-i-ant Gas; carburettedhydrogen. 
Oleine, (D'lg-en; the fluid part of fat. 
Oleum, Q'lg-um; oil; the olive. [smell. 
Olfactory, Ol-fak-to-ri; relating to the sense of 
Olibanum, 6)-li-ba-num; a gum-resin; frankincense. 
Olig, Ol'ig; 
Oligo, Ol'i-go: 
prefix denoting smallness, or pau- 
city. 
Olive Oil, Ol'iv (Tl; sweet oil. 
Olivaris, Ol-i va-ris; resembling the olive. 
Olivaris Corpora, - Ker-pui-ra; eminences in the 
medulla oblongata. 
Olivary, Ol'i-va-ri; olive-shaped. 
Omentitis, Q-men-tj-tis; inflammation of the omen- 
tum, or caul. 
Omentum, G)-men-tum; epiploon; caul; peritoneal 
apron covering the bowels. 174 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Omni, Om'ni; every. 
Omo, Q'mo; a prefix, pertaining to the shoulder. 
Omo Hyoides, - Hi-d-dsz; muscle of the neck. 
Omos, Q'mos; the shoulder. 
Omphalocele, Ora-fal-o-sel; umbilical hernia. 
Omphalos, Om'fa-los; the navel. 
Oncos, On'kos; a tumor. 
Oneirodynia, Q-nj-ro-din-i-a; disturbed imagina- 
tion during sleep. 
Oneirogmos, Q-nj-rog-mos; a venereal dream, 
Oniscus, G)-nis-kus; the stockfish. 
Ononis, 0n-6-nis; a genus of plants. 
Onopordium, On-o-por-di-um; a genus of plants. 
Onosma, On-ds-ma; a genus of plants. [ger. 
Onychia. On-ik-i-a; a whitlow near the 'sail of the fin- 
Onyx, On'iks; a purulent speck in the eye, between 
the laminae of the cornea. 
Onychogryptosis, Q-ni-ko-grip-to-sis; curvature, or 
growing in of the nail. 
Oon, Q'on; an egg or ovum. 
Opacity, Q-pas-i-ti; property of obstructing light. 
Opaque: Q-pak; not transparent. 
Operation, Op-er-a-Jon; any surgical cutting, or act- 
ing on a part. 
Ophthalmia, Of-tal-mi-a; inflammation of the eyes, 
whether external, internal, catarrhal, purulent, 
scrophulous, rheumatic, variolous, morbillous, or 
scarlatinous. 
Opthalmoplegia, Of-tal-ma-ple-ji-a; paralysis of a 
muscle of the eye. 
Ophthalmos. Of-tal-mos; the eye; a prefix. 
Ophyris, (D'-fi-ris; the eyebrows. 
Opiate, Q'pi-at; an anodyne. [tetanus. 
Opisthotonos, Q-pis-tot-o-nos; bent backward in 
Opium, Q'pi-um; juice of poppy; papaver somniferum 
Oppilation, Op-i-la-fon; obstruction, as by adhesion 
of the walls of a canal. 
Opponens, Op'w-nens; opposing. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
175 
Opponens PoLLicis.Op'co-nens Pdl-i-sts; muscle of the 
Optic, Op'tik; relating to vision. [thumb. 
Optics, Op'tiks; science of light and vision. 
OrangOutang, Q-rap CD-tap; aquadrumanous mam- 
mal of the ape species. 
Orbicular, Or-bik-yq-lar; spherical-circular. 
Orbicularis Oris, Or-bik-yq-la-ris Q'ris; muscle of 
the lips. 
Orbicularis Palpebrarum, - Pal-pe-bra-rum; mus- 
cle of the eyelids. 
Orbiculare Os, Or-bik-yq-la-rg Os; smallest bone of 
the body, found in the internal ear. 
Orbit, Or'bit; the cavity in which the eye is. 
Orbitar, Or'bi-tar; appertaining to the orbit. 
Orcheitis, Or-ke-j-tis; inflammation of the scrotum. 
Orchid ace®, Or-ki-da-sg-g; a class of plants. 
Orchis, Or'kis; the testicle. 
Orchitis, 0r-kj-tis; inflammation of the testicle. 
Orchotomy, Or-kot-o-mi; castration. 
Ore, G)r; native minerals containing metals, sulphu- 
rets, oxides, and salts. 
Organ, Or'gan; a part having a determinate office, 
as those of circulation, absorption, sensation, diges- 
tion, respiration. secretion, generation, and the voice. 
Organic, Or-gan-ik; possessed of organs. 
Organism, 0r'gan-iz-m; vital organization. 
Organized, Or'gan-jzd: endowed with life. 
Orgasm, Or'gaz-m; a state of excitement, and vital 
turgescence. [gasm. 
Orgastica, Or-gas-ti-ka; diseases affecting the or- 
Oricia, Q-riJ-i-a; a species of fir. 
Orifice, Or'i-fis; an aperture 
Origanum, (D-ri-ga-num: a genus of plants. 
Origin, Or'i-jin; the fixed point or commencement of 
any muscle. [birds. 
Ornithology, Or-ni-tol-a-ji; the natural history of 
Orobanche, Q-ro-bap-kg; a genus of plants. 
Orobus, Q-r6-bus; a genus of plants. 176 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Orpiment, Or'pi-ment: yellow sulohuret of arsenic. 
Orris, Or'is; iris florentina. 
Ortho, Or'to; a prefix; erect; straight. 
Orthocolon, 0r-to-k6-Ion; a stiff, straight limb. 
Orthop^dia, Or-to-ps-di-a; the correction of de- 
formities. 
Orthopaedic Surgery, Or-tca-ps-dik Siir-jer-i; the 
removal of deformities by the operations of ten- 
otomy, myotomy, &c. 
Orthopncea, 0r-top-ng-a; difficult respiration, re- 
quiring the erect posture. 
Oryza, Cd-rj-za; a genus of plants; rice. 
Os., symbol for osmium. 
Os, oris; a mouth. 
Os, ossis; a bone. [the vulva. 
Os Externus, Os Eks-t^r-nus; mouth of the vagina; 
Os TinCaE, - Tin-se; mouth of the womb, or uterus 
Oscheal, Os'kel; relating to the scrotum. 
Oscheocele, Os'kE-o-scl; hernia in the scrotum. 
Oschitis, Os-kj-tis: inflammation of the scrotum. 
Osmazome, Os'ma-zom; a peculiar principle obtained 
from muscular fibre, having the odor and taste of 
Osme, Os'ms; odor. [broth. 
Osmium, Os'mi-um; a new metal. 
Osmunda, Os-mun-da; a genus of ferns. 
Osphys, Os'fis; the loins. 
Ossa Alba, Os'a Al'ba; tartar, as on the teeth. 
Osseous, Os'e-us; bony. 
Ossicula, Os-ik-yq,-la; little bones. [tympanum. 
" Auditus, - 0'di-tus; small bones of the 
Ossiculum, Os-ik-yq-lum; a little bone. 
Ossification, Os-i-fi-ka-Jon; formaticn of bone. 
Ost, Ost: 
Osteo, Os'ts-o; 
a prefix, denoting a bone, or like 
bone. 
Ostagra, Os-ta-gra; a bone-forceps. 
Ostalgia, Os-tal-ji-a; pain in a bone. 
Osteocolla, Os-ts-a-kol-a; the glue like substance 
that unites fractured bones. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
177 
Osteogeny, Os-tg oj-en-i; the growth of bones. 
Osteology, Os-te-61-o-ji; description of bones. 
Osteoma, Os-tg-6-ma; a bony tumor. 
Osteon, Os'te-on; a bone. 
Osteo Sarcoma, Os'tg-w Sqr-ko-ma; carcinoma of 
the bone, or malignant medullary tumor. 
Osthexia, Os-teks-i-a; an ossific diathesis; the art- 
eries, &c., becoming ossified. 
Ostitis, Os-tj-tis; inflammation of a bone. 
Ostium, Os'ti-um; an opening, or orifice. 
Ostrea, Os'trg-a; oyster. 
Otacoustic, (D-ta-kd>s-tik; an instrument which fa- 
cilitates hearing. 
Otalgia, O-tal-ji-a; ear-ache. 
Otic, Ot'ik; pertaining to the ear. [ear. 
Otites, (D-tj-tgz; acute inflammation of the internal 
Otirrhiea, (D-ti-rg-a; 
Otorrhcka, (D-to-rs-a; 
discharge from the ear. 
Otology, (D-tol-o-ji; a treatise on the ear. 
Otoplasty, (D'ta-plas-ti; operation for restoring the 
car by autoplasty. 
Ouron, (D'ron; urine, 
Ourari, (D-ra-rj; a powerful poison. 
Outre, (D'tra; strange; unusual. 
Ovalis, (D-va-lis; egg-shaped. 
Ova Ovules, (D'va G)'vq,-lEz; germinal particles; eggs. 
Ovaria, Q-va-ri-a; female testes, two oval bodies 
appended to the uterus, and found in the broad lig- 
aments at the fimbriated extremity of the Fallopian 
tubes. 
Ovarian Dropsy, (D-va-ri-an Drop-si; encysted tu- 
mors in the ovaria, and often acquiring very great 
size. 
Ovarian Pregnancy, - Preg-nan-si; extra-uterine- 
pregnancy the foetus being found in the ovarium. 
Ovis Aries, (D'vis fl'ri-ez; the sheep. 
Oviparous, (D-vip-a-rus; animals which bring forth 
their young in an egg. 178 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Ovorum TesttE, G)-v6-rum Tes-te; egg-shells. 
Ovule, Q'vqj; rudimentary seeds of plants. 
Ovulum, Cd'vq-lum; a little egg. 
Ovum, Q'vum; an egg. 
Ox, Oks; bos taurus. 
Oxacid, Oks-as-id; an acid, the active element oi 
which is oxygen. 
Oxalate, Oks'a-lat; compound of oxalic acid. 
Oxalic Acid, Oks-al-ik As'id; found in sorrel, a 
virulent poison. 
Oxalidaceae, Oks-al-i-da-se-s; the wood-sorrel tribe 
of plants. 
Oxalis, Oks'a-lis; a genus of plants. 
Oxaluria, Oks-a-hx-ri-a; oxalates in the urine. 
Oxidation, Oks-i-da-jon; change of metals into 
oxides. 
Oxide, Oks'id; 
Oxyd, Oks'id; 
compound of oxygen, with an ele- 
ment, or other body. 
Oxy, Oks'i; as a prefix, denotes perfect oxidation. 
Oxygen, Oks'i-jen; an element of the atmosphere; 
the chief acidifying principle, and a constituent of 
water. 
Oxymel, Oks'i-mel; compound of vinegar and honey 
boiled to a syrup. 
Oxyopia, Oks-i-o-pi-a; acute sightedness. 
Oxytocus, Oks-it-a-kus; expediting delivery. 
OzaENA, Q-ze-na; a fetid ulcer in the nose, sometimes 
malignant, accompanied with caries of the bones, 
and involving the antrum, frontal sinus, and adja- 
cent structures. 
p. 
P., symbol for phosphorus. 
Pabulum, Pab-yq-lum; food; aliment. 
Pacchioni's Glands, Pak-i-6-njz Glandz; found in 
the meninges of the brain. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
179 
Pachynema, Pak-i-e-ma; a thick state of the blood. 
Pachyblepharosis, Pak-i-blef-a-r6-sis; morbid 
thickening of the eye-lid. 
Pachyderma, Pak-i-der-ma; an order of mammifers 
with thick skins; as the elephant, &c. 
Pad, Pad; a small cushion. 
P^edo-Nosology, Pe-do-Nos-ol-O-ji; the study of 
the diseases of children. 
Pasdothropia, Pe-do-tro-pi-a; nourishment and 
hygiene of children. 
P^eonia, Pe-6-ni-a; a genus of plants. 
Pagina, Pa-jj-na; the surface of a leaf. 
Painter's Colic, Pant-erz Kdl-ik; colica pictonum, 
a dangerous form of colic; ascribed to lead. 
Pakfong, Pak-fop; the white copper of the Chinese. 
Palatal, Pal-a-tal; 
Palatine, Pal-a-ten; 
Palate Pal-at; 
Palatum, Pal-a-tum; 
appertaining to the palate. 
Palato Os, Pal-a-to Os; the palate bone. 
" Pharyngeus, - Far-in-je-us; muscle of the 
Palea, Pa-le-a; chaff. [palate. 
Paleaceous, Pal-e-a-Jus; chaffy. 
Palladium, Pa-la-di-um; a metal. 
Palliative, Pal-i-a-tiv; medicines only affording 
relief, not curative. 
Pallor, Pal-or; paleness. 
Palma, Pal-ma; a palm tree; the palm of the hand. 
" Christi, - Kris-tj; plant yielding castor-oil, 
by expression from its seeds. 
Palmar, Pal-mar; belonging to the palm of the hand. 
" Arch, - firq; name given to the branches 
of the radial and ulnar arteries, which cross the 
palm of the hand. 
Palmaris, Pal-ma-ris; belonging to the hand. 
the roof of tire mouth. 
Palmaris Longus, Pal-ma-ris Lorj-gus; 
" Brevis, - Bre-vis; 
muscles of 
the palm. 
Palmine, Pal men; a crystalline fat of castor oil. 180 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Palmipides, Pal-mip-i-dsz; web-footed birds. 
Palpation, Pal-pa-Jon; touching; feeling; explor- 
ing by the hand. 
Palpebr^b, Pal-pe-bre; the eyelids. [heart. 
Palpitation, Pal-pi-ta-Jon; morbid mobility of the 
Palsy, Pel-zi; a local paralysis of any part of the 
body. 
Paludal, Pa-lq,-dal; relating to a swamp. 
Palus Sanotus, Pa-lus Sapk-tus; Guaiacum wood. 
Palustris, Pa-liis-tris; relating to a swamp. 
Pampiniform, Pam-pin-i-form; like a tendril. 
Pamplegia, Pam-ple-ji-a; general paralysis. 
Pan, Pan; a prefix, meaning all, every one, every 
Panacea, Pan-a-se-a; a universal remedy. [thing. 
Panada, Pan-a-da; bread-pap. 
Panary, Pan-a-ri; pertaining to bread. 
" Fermentation, - Fer-men-ta-Jon; as in 
flour, forming bread and evolving alcohol. 
Pan ax, Pa-naks; a genus of plants. 
Pancreas, Pan-kre-as; a gland seated behind the 
stomach, secreting the pancreatic juice. [creas. 
Pancreatic, Pan-kre-at-ik; belonging to the pan- 
Pancreatic Duct, - Dukt; canal from the pan- 
creas to the duodenum. [pancreas. 
Pancreatic Juice, - J^s; the secretion from the 
Pandemic, Pan-dem-ik; endemic. [stretching. 
Pandiculation, Pan-dik-yq,-la-Jon; yawning and 
Panicum, Pan-i-kum; a genus of grasses. 
Panis, Pan-is; bread. 
Pannus, Pan-us; cloth. 
Panochia, Pan-6-ki-a; a bubo. 
Papaver, Pa pa-ver; a genus of plants. 
" Somniferum, Som-nif-er-um; the poppy 
from which opium is procured. 
Papilla, Pa-pil-a; the nipple of the breast; applied 
also to the termination of nerves in the skin, and to 
the red points upon the tongue in scarlatina and 
other fevers, &c. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
181 
Pappus, Pap-us; the hair on the middle of the chin. 
Papula, Pap-yq,-la; a pimple,; as in ecthyma and 
other rashes. 
Par, Pqr; a pair. [fective. 
Para, Par-a; a prefix signifying resemblance; or de- 
Par Vagum, Pqr Va-gum; eighth pair of nerves, 
pneumogastric. [congestion. 
Parabysma, Par-a-bis-ma; visceral turgescenee, or 
Paracentesis, Par-a-sen-te-sis; tapping. 
" Abdominal, - Ab-dom-i-nal; tapp- 
ing for ascites. 
Paracentesis Cerebral, - Ser-8-bral; tapping 
for hydrocephalus, &c. 
Paracentesis Cystic, - Sis-tik; tapping the blad- 
der for distension. 
Paracentesis Thoracic; - Ho-ras-ik; tapping for 
hydrothorax. [nerves. 
Paracineses, Par-a-sin-e-sez; disease of the motor 
Paracusis, Par-a-kq-sis; diminution or loss of hear- 
ing. [tar* 
Parafine, Par-a-fen; a substance derived from coal- 
Parageusia, Par-a-gq-si-a; depraved taste. 
Paragomphosis, Par-a-gom-fa-sis; wedging of the 
child's head in parturition. 
Paralysis, Par-al-i-sis; loss of motion or sensation, 
or both. 
Paramenia, Par-a-me-ni-a; disordered menstruation. 
Paraphimosis, Par-a-fi-ma-sis; constriction of the 
prepuce behind the glans penis. 
Parapiionia, Par-a-f6-ni-a; alteration of the voice. 
Paraphora, Par-a-fa-ra; a slight fever. [ment. 
Paraphrenites, Par-a-fre-nj-tez; mental derange- 
Paraplastic, Par-a-plas-tik; having depraved for- 
mative powers. 
Paraplegia, Par-a-ple-ji-a; paralysis of the lower 
half of the body, partial or complete. 
Paramesus, Par-a-me-sus; the ring finger. 
Parapsis, Pa-rap-sis; disorder of the sense of touch. 182 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Parasite, Par-a-sjt; an animal or plant that is para- 
sitical. 
Parasitical, Par-a-sit-i-kal; plants growing out of 
others; or animals found in the bodies of other 
animals. 
Pahaspadia, Par-a-spa-di-a; deformity where the 
urethra opens at the side of the penis. 
Pareia, Pa-re-ya; the cheek. 
Pareira Brava, Pa-rs-j-ra Bra-va; a foreign medici- 
nal plant. 
Parenchyma, Par-6n-ki-ma; the spongy and cellular 
tissue that connects parts. 
Paries, Pa-ri-Ez; a wall. [object. 
Parietal, Pa-rj-e-tal; appertaining to the side of an 
Parietaria, Pa-rj-e-ta-ri-u; a genus of plants. 
Parietes, Pa-rj-e-tez; walls, as of the thorax and 
abdomen. [root. 
Pariline, Par-i-len; a principle in the sarsaparilla 
Paris, Par-is; a genus of plants. 
Paristhemia, Par-is-fE-mi-a; the fauces. [fingers. 
Paronychia, Par-co-nik-i-a; a whitlow; abscess of the 
Parosmia, Pa-r6s-mi-a; perversion of smell. 
Parotid, Pa-rot-id; name of the salivary glands be- 
neath each ear. 
Parotid Duct; - Dukt; Steno's canal, opening into 
the cheek through the buccinator muscle. 
Parotis, Par-G»-tis; 
Parotitis, Par-o-tj-tis; 
mumps; cynanche paro- 
tidea. [recurring. 
Paroxysm, Par-oks-iz-m; a fit of disease periodically 
Parturition, Pqr-tq.-rif-on; child-birth. [forth 
Partus, P^r-tus; labor; the young when brought 
Parulis, Par-yi[-lis; gum-boil. 
Passa, Pas-a; a grape, or raisin. 
Passive, Pas-iv; the opposite of active. 
Pastinaca, Pas-ti-na-ka; a genus of plants. 
Pastil, Pas-til; aromatics, used in fumigation. 
Pate, Pat; paste, mucilage and sugar medicated. 
Patella, Pa-tel-a; the knee-pan. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
183 
Patens, Pat-enz; patent; open; expanded. 
Path ema, Pa-te-ma; passion, affection. 
Patheticus, Pa-tet-i-kus; pertaining to the passions. 
Pathogenesis, Pat-o-jen-e-sis; the production of 
disease; morbid effects of medicine. 
Pathogenetic, Pai-o-je-net-ik; disease-producing 
Pathogeny, Pat-6j-en-i; that part of pathology 
which relates to the origin and development of dis- 
ease. [disease. 
Pathognomonic, Pai-og-nca-mon-ik; indicative of 
Pathognomy, Pat-og-no-mi; the science which ex- 
plains the natural language of gesture and attitude 
by which we express our feelings. 
Pathological Anatomy, Pai-o-loj-i-kal An-at-o- 
mi; morbid anatomy. 
Pathology, Pat-61-o-ji; the doctrine of diseases. 
Pathos, Pa-tos; disease; affection. 
Paulinia, Pe-lin-i-a; a genus of sapindacious plants. 
Pavilion, Pa-vil-yon; expansion of the external ear, 
including the helix, antihelix, tragus, antitragus, 
lobe, and the groove, fossa scaphoides, and concha. 
Pavo Cristatus, Pa-vo Kris-ta- tus; the pea-fowl. 
Pb., symbol for lead. 
Pd., symbol for palladium. 
Pearl-Ash, Perl-af; calcined potash. [fluid. 
Peccant, Pek-ant; deficiency or deterioration of the 
Pecten, Pek-ten; the pubes. 
PECTiNE,P^k-tin; the basis of vegetable jelly. 
Pectinalis, Pek-ti-na-lis; 
Pectinous, Pek-ti-ne-us; 
Pectinated, Pek-ti-nat-ed; shaped like comb-teeth. 
Pectoral, P^k-ta-ral; appertaining to the breast. 
Pectoriloquy, Pek-tor-il-a-kwi; transmission of the 
voice directly through the stethoscope into the ear, 
as in auscultating the chest in certain diseases of 
the lungs. 
Pedicularis, Pe-dik-yi],-la-ris; a genus of plants. 
Pediculus, Pe-dik-yq,-lus; a louse. 
muscle of the thigh. 184 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Pediluvium, Ped-i-hi-vi-um; bath for the feet 
Pedion, Pe-di-on; the sole of the foot. 
Peduncle, Pe-ddp-kl; a flower stalk. 
Peganum, Pe-ga-num; a genus of plants. 
Pelagra, Pe-la-gra; elaphantiasis. 
Pellicle, Pel-i-kl; a thin skin. 
Pellis, P61-is; the skin. [thrum. 
Pellitory, Pel-i-to-ri; root of the Anthemis pyre- 
Pelvimeter, Pel-vim-E-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring the capacity of the pelvis. 
Pelvis, Pel-vis; a basin; cavity formed by the in 
nominata and sacrum. 
Pelvis of the Kidneys, - Kid-niz; sac in the 
posterior fissure of the kidney. 
Pemphigus, Pem-fi-gus; vesicular eruption. 
PeNjEA, Pen-e-a: a genus of plants. 
Pencillus, Pen-sil-us; a tent or pledget. 
Penidum, Pen-j-dum; white barley-sugar. 
Pendulous, Pen-di^-lus; hanging down. 
Penetrating, Pen-e-trat-ip; a wound entering one 
of the splanchnic cavities. 
Penis, Pe-nis; principal male organ of generation. 
" Muliebris, - Mq-li-e'-bris; the clitoris. 
Pep, Pep; the gourd; the pumpkin. 
Pepansis. Pg-pan-sis; concoction. 
Pepita Nux, Pep-i-ta Nuks: St. Ignatus' bean. 
Pepsine. Pdp-ssn; a peculiar organic substance in the 
stomach which aids digestion. 
Peptic, Pep-tik; digestive. 
Per, Per; a prefix signifying excess. 
Peracute, Per-a-kq,t; very sharp. 
Perca, Per-ka; a genus of fish. 
Percolation, Per-ka-la-fon; straining. 
Percussion, Per-kuf-on; physical examination of a 
cavity by striking its walls, and is either immediate 
or mediate, direct, or by a pleximeter. 
Perennial, Per-en-i-al; lasting more than two years. 
Pep.fokans, Per-for-anz; perforating; name of certain 
muscles. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
185 
Perforator, Per-fo-ra-tor; an instrument for open- 
ing the head of the foetus in utero. 
Perforation, Per-fo-ra-fon; a solution of continuity 
from disease, of a hollow organ, as of the intestines. 
Perforatus Casserii, Per-fa-ra-tus Kas-e-ri-j; 
coraco brachialis muscle, perforated for the trans- 
mission of tendons. 
PeRfrigis, Per-frij-is; extreme coldness. 
Peri, Per-i; a prefix; about; on all sides; an envelope. 
Perianth, Per-i-ant); the calyx, when colored like 
corolla. [heart. 
Pericardium, Per-i-k^r-di -um; sac containing the 
Pericarditis, Per-i-kqr-dj-tis; inflammation of the 
pericardium. 
Pericarp, Per-i-kqrp; the seed-vessels. 
Pericarpium, Per-i-kqr-pi-um; medicine applied to 
the wrist. [ing the cartilages. 
Perichondrium, Per-i-kon-dri-um; membrane cover- 
Pericranium, Per-i-kra-ni-um; membrane investing 
the skull. [the testes. 
Perididymis, Per-i-did-i-mis; serous coat covering 
Perienemia, Per-i-g-ng-mi-a; the parts about the 
tibia. 
Perin, Ps-rin; a testicle. 
Perineal, Per-i-ng-al; relating to the perineum. 
Perineum, Per-i-ne-um; the part between the anus 
and the organs of generation. 
Period, Pg-ri-od; a stated time. [paroxysm. 
Periodicity, Pg-ri-od-is-i-ti; regular recurrence of a 
Periosteum, Per-i-6s-tg-um; membrane investing 
the bones. [iosteum. 
Periostitis, Per-i-os-tj-tis; inflammation of the per- 
Periostosis, Per-i-os-to-sis; tumor of the periosteum. 
Periphery, Per-if-er-i; the circumference. 
Periploca, Per-i-plo-ka; a genus of plants. 
Peripneumony, Per-i-n^-mca-ni; inflammation of the 
body of the lungs. 
Pkripneumcny Noth a, - Na-ta: chronic bronchitis. 186 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Peripyemia, Per-i-pj-e-mi-a; a collection »f pua. 
Perisperm, Per-i-sperm; the testa of a seed. 
Peristaltic, Per-i-stal-tie; 
Peristole, Per-is-ta-le; 
Peristome, Per-i-stam; the fringe-like margin of 
many mosses. [intestines. 
Peristroma, Per-i-str6-ma; the mucous coat of the 
Perisystole, Per-i-sis-to-le; the pause between a 
contraction and dilitation of the heart. 
Peritoneum, Per-i-to-ng-um; the serous membrane 
lining the abdomen, and enveloping its organs. 
Peritonitis, Per-i-ta-nj-tis; inflammation of the 
peritoneum. 
Pernio, Per-ni-G>: a chilblain. 
Perone, Per-a-ng; the fibula. 
Peroneal, Per-a-ne-al; relating to the fibula. 
Peroxide, Per-6ks-id; highest degree of oxidation. 
Perry, Per-i; the fermented juice of pears. 
Perspiration, Per-spi-ra-Jon; watery matter passing 
off from the skih, sensible and insensible. 
Perturbation, Per-tur-ba-jbn; disturbance. 
Pertussis, Per-tiis-is; whooping-cough. 
Perversion, Per-ver-Jon; a morbid change. 
Pervigilium, Per-vi-jil-i-um; want of sleep. 
Pes, Pes; the foot, including the tarsus, metatarsus, 
and phalanges of the toes. 
Pes Anserinus, - An-ser-j-nus; goose's foot; dis- 
tribution of a plexus of nerves on the side of the 
face; the seat of the tic douloureux. 
Pes Equinus,- 8-kwj-nus; that variety of club-foot 
when the patient walks on the toes. 
Pessary, P6s-a-ri; instrument to support the womb 
in prolapsus. 
Pestis, Pes-tis; the plague; a contagious fever. 
Petal, P6t-al; the colored leaflets of the corolla of a 
Pktaloid, P6t-al-erd; like a petal. [flower. 
Petechia, Pg-te-Ji-g; purple spots in the skin, like 
flea bites; ecchymosis; occurring in malignant fevers. 
vermicular motion of 
the bowels. MEDICAL LEX CON. 
187 
Petiole, Pet-i-ol; 
Petiolus, Pet-i-6-lus; 
the stem of a leaf. 
Petrifaction, Pet-ri-fak-Jon; change of wood, &o., 
into stone. 
Petroleum, Pe-tra-le-um; rock-oil; a mineral bitu- 
minous substance. 
Petrosum Os, Ps-tr<5-sum Os; rough portion of the 
temporal bone. 
Petrous, Pe-trus; stony; hard. 
Peucedanum, Pq-se-da-num; a genus of plants. 
Peyer's Glands, Pa-erz Glandz; clustered mucous 
glands of the small intestines. 
Peziza, Ps-zj-za; a genus of fungi. 
Phaoia, Fa-Ji-a; a cutaneous blemish. 
Phagedenic, Faj-e-den-ik; a corroding ragged ulcer, 
that spreads rapidly. [toes. 
Phalanges, Fa-lan-jez; bones of the fingers and 
Phalangeal, Fa-lan-je-al; a complication of club 
foot. 
Phalaris, Fa-la-ris; a genus of plants. 
Phallus, Fal-us; a genus of plants. 
Phantasy, Fan-ta-si; morbid imagination. 
Pharmacon, Fqr-ma-kon; a medicine. 
Pharmaceutic, Fqr-ma-sq-tik; relating to pharmacy. 
Pharmacien, F^r-ma-ssn; an educated druggist. 
Pharmacopoeia, Fqr-ma-ko-pe-ya; a book on the sci- 
ence of pharmacy; the art of preparing medicines. 
Pharmacology, Fqr-ma-kol-o-ji; the study of phar- 
macy. 
Pharmacy, F^r-ma-si; the art of preparing and com- 
bining medicines. 
Pharyngial; Fa-rin-ji-al; belonging to the pharynx. 
Pharyngitis; Far-in-jj-tis; inflammation of the phar- 
ynx. [pharynx. 
Pharyngotomy, Far-in-got-o-mi; cutting into tho 
Pharynx, Far-ipks; top of the oesophagus. 
Phaseolus, Fa-se-6-lus; a genus of plants. 
Phatnium, Fat-ni-um; the socket of a tooth. 188 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Phellandrium, Fel-an-drium; a genus of plants. 
Phenecine, Fg-ng-sen; a purple substance in indigo 
Phenomenon, Fg-nom-g-non; a remarkable occurrence. 
Phillyrea, Fil-ir-e-a; a genus of plants. 
Philoprogenitiveness, Fj-ka-pro-jdn-i-tiv-nes; love 
of children. 
Phimosis, Fj-m6-sis; a morbid contraction of the pre- 
puce, so as to prevent the glans from being uncov- 
ered. 
Phlebitis, Flg-bj-tis; inflammation of the veins. 
Phlebotomy, Flg-bot-o-mi; bleeding from a vein. 
Phlegm, Flem; ^bronchial mucus. 
Phlegmasia, Fleg-ma-gi-g; inflammations. 
Phlegmasia Dolens, Fleg-ma-ji-a Do-lenz; milk 
leg; a disease of the inguinal glands, and the lym- 
phatics of the legs. 
Phlegmon, Fleg-mon; a boil; furunculus; simplest 
form of inflammation, situated in the cellular tissue. 
Phlegmonoid, Fleg-mon-erd; resembling phlegmon. 
Phlegmonous Erysipelas, Fleg-mo-nus Er-i-sip-g- 
las; diffused cellular inflammation, with tendency to 
suppuration. 
Phlogistic, Flo-jis-tik; inflammatory. 
Phlogosis, Fla-go-sis; inflammation. 
Phlogotic, Flo-got-ik; inflammatory. 
Phlogiston, Fla-jis-ton; inflammable principle. 
Phloridzins, Flor-id-zgn; active principle of the root 
and bark of the apple, pear, plum, &c. 
Phlysis, Flj-sis; a whitlow. 
Phlyctana, Flik-tg-na; a small vesicle formed by 
the accumulation of a serous fluid under the epi- 
dermis. 
PHOCENiNE,F<5-sg-ngn; a principle found in the oil 
of the porpoise. 
Phonica, F6-ni-ka; diseases of the vocal organs. 
Phonicus, F6-ni-kus; relating to the voice. 
Phcenix, Fe-niks; the date tree. 
Phosphate, Fis-fa'; a salt of phosphoric acid. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
189 
Phosphorus, Fos-fo-rus; a luminous and inflamma- 
ble substance, chemically prepared from urine and 
bones. . [with a metal. 
Phosphuret, F6s-fq-ret; compound of phosphorous 
Photography, Fo-tog-ra-fi; art of drawing upon cer- 
tain polished metals, by reflected light; Daguerro- 
type method. 
Photopsia, Fo-top-si-a; lucid vision. 
Photophobia, Fo-ta-f6-bi-a; dread of light. 
Phren, Frsn; the mind. 
Phrenic, Fren-ik; belonging to the diaphragm. 
Phrenica, Fren-i-ka; diseases affecting the intellect. 
Phrenitis, Frg-nj-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Phrenology, Fren-61-o-ji; the science of the mind 
in connection with the brain. 
Phrice, Frjs: a shivering. 
Phtharm^e, aqr-me; diseases of the eye. 
Phrensy, Fren-zi; phrenitis. 
Phthisis, Tj-sis; wasting of the frame. 
" Pulmonalis, - Pul-mo-na-lis; consump- 
tion of the lungs; strictly applied to the tuberculous 
variety. 
Phthore, Ho'-re; fluorine. 
Phyma, Fj-ma; a phlegmon. 
Phymosis, Fj-m<5-sis; contraction of the prepuce, an- 
terior to the glans penis. [domen. 
Physconia, Fis-k6-ni-a; an enlargement of the ab- 
Physema, Fj-se-mu; a windy tumor. 
Physicien, Fiz-i-si-an; one intimately acquainted 
with natural philosophy. 
Physometra, Fiz-dm-e-tra; inflation of the uterus 
with air, or flatus collected in the womb. 
Physician, Fiz-iJ-an; an educated empowered prac- 
titioner of medicine. [ture. 
Physics, Fiz-iks; science of the phenomena of na- 
Physiognomy, Fiz-i-og-no-mi; the art of judging 
characters by the countenance, gestures and other 
external peculiarities. 190 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Physiology, Fiz-i-61-o-ji; that department of knowl- 
edge which relates to the laws of life, and the func- 
tions of living beings. [poke weed. 
Phytolacca Decandra, Fj-to-lak-a De-kan-dra; 
Phytology, Fj-tol-o-ji; botany. 
Pia Mater, Pj-a Ma-ter; a thin membrane investing 
the brain. 
Pica, Pj-ka; depraved appetite. 
Pices, Pj-sez; fishes. 
Picrine, Pik-ren; a bitter substance in foxglove. 
Picromel. Pik-ro-mel; a constituent of the bil#. 
Picrotoxine, Pik-ro-toks-gn; 
Picrotoxic Acid, Pik-ro-toks-ik As'id; 
bitter and 
poisonous 
principle of cocculus indicus. 
Picroglycione, Pik-ro-gliJ-i-on; an impure solanine, 
obtained from the dulcamara. 
Picrolichenine, Pik-ro-lik-e-nsn; a bitter substance 
from the variolara amara. 
Pigment, Pig-ment; a wash, varnish, or paint. 
Pigmentum Nigrum, Pig-men-tum Nj-grum; black 
pigment upon the choroid coat of the eye. 
Pilare Malum, Pj-la-re Mal-um; a morbid condition 
of the hair. 
Piles, Pjlz; hemorrhoids; tumors or enlarged veins, 
about the neighborhood of the anus, sometimes 
attended with hemorrhage and prolapsus. 
Pileus, Pj-le-us; a kind of nipple shield. 
Pilula, Pil-yq-la; a pill; a little ball. 
Pilus, Pj-lus; hair. 
Pimele, Pim-e-lg; fat. [liver. 
Pimelosis, Pim-g-16-sis; fatty degeneration of the 
Pimento, Pi-men-to; Jamaica pepper; allspice. 
Pimpinella, Pim-pi-nel-a; a genus of plants. 
Pimpinella Anisum, -jVn'i-sum; an aromatic plant, 
whence aniseseed is derived. 
Pineal, Pin-e-al; like the fruit of the pine. 
Pineal Gland, - Gland; a small body, resting upon 
the quadrigeminia. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
191 
Pinna, Pin-a; like a wing. 
Pint, Pint; octarius, one-eighth of a gallon. 
Pinus, Pj-nus; a genus of plants; pine or spruce tree. 
Piper, Pj-per; pepper. 
Piperine', Pj-per-gn; a white, crystaline principle 
from black peper. 
Pisiform, Pj-si-ferm; pea-like, a bone of the carpus. 
Pistil, Pis-til; the female organ of a flower. 
Pitaina, Pit-a-j-na; an alkaloid obtained from the 
pitaya leinchonia. 
Pituita, Pi-tt[-i-ta; phlegm; visid mucus. 
Pituitary Membrane, Pi-t^-i-ta-ri M6m-bran; 
lining of the nostrils; the Schneiderian membrane. 
Pityriasis, Pit-i-rj-a-sis; dandriff, patches of bran- 
like scales without excoriation, chiefly upon the 
Pix, Piks; pitch. [scalp. 
Placebo, Pla-se-bo; I please; a medicine to amuse 
rather than benefit. 
Placenta, Pla-sen-ta; the after birth; the structure 
which connects the foetus to the womb during ges- 
tation. 
Plague, Flag; pestis; a pestilential fever, endemic in 
Egypt and other eastern countries. 
Planta, Plan-ta; a plant; the sole of the foot. 
Plantago, Plan-ta-go; a genus of plants. 
Plantar, Plan-tar; 
Plantaris, Plan-ta-ris; 
Plasma, Plaz-ma; the blood. 
Plastic, Plas-tik; forming; moulding; that which 
forms. 
Plastic Surgery, - Sdr-jer-i; autoplastic opera- 
tions, for the removal of deformities. 
Platinum, Pla-tj-num: the heaviest of all metals. 
Platysma-Myoides, Pla-tiz-ma-Mj-dd-gz; expand- 
ed muscle of the neck and lower jaw. 
Pleget, Plej-et; a small compress of lint, sponge, &c. 
Plethora, Plet-o-ra excessive fulness of the blood 
vessels; repletion. 
belonging to the sole of the 
foot. 192 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Pleura, Ph[-ra; the serous lining of the thorax, and 
covering the thoracic vicera. 
Pleura Costalis, Phi-ra Kos-ta-lis; reflection of 
the pleura lining the ribs. 
Pleura Pulmonalis, - Pul-mo-na-lis; serous mem- 
brane investing the lungs; a duplicature of the 
pleura. 
Pleuralgia, Pli|-ral-ji-a; acute pain in the side. 
Pleuritis, Pli^-rj-tis; pleurisy, inflammation of the 
pleura. 
Pleuritis Biliosa, Phi-q-tis Bil-i-6-sa; complicat- 
ed with hepatic symptoms. 
Pleurodynia, Plip-ro-din-i-a; neuralgia in the in- 
tercostal nerves. 
Pleuropneumonia, Php-ro-nip-mo-ni-a; 
PleuroperipneumoNY, Pltp-ro-per-i-nip-miS-ni-a: 
bastard pleurisy, a complication of pneumonia and 
pleuritis. 
Pleurosthotonos, Pli^-ros-tot-o-nos; spasmodic 
bending of the body towards one side; a form of 
tetanus. 
Pleximeter, Pleks-im-g-ter; a flat plate of ivory or 
wood, used in mediate percussion of the chest. 
Plexus, Pleks-us; a network of nerves or vessels. 
Plioa, Pli-ka; a plate, or fold. 
" Polonica, - Pol-o-nj-ka; swelling and pain 
of the hair, so that it bleeds, and becomes knit to 
gather. 
Plugging, Pliig-iij; the introduction of lint, or 
other substance, to stop hemorrhage. 
Plumbago, Plum-ba-go; a carburet of 'iron; black 
lead: a genus of plants. 
Plumbum. Plum-bum; lead. 
Pluviometer, Plii-vi-dm-g-ter: a rain-gauge. 
Pneuma, Nq,-ma; a prefix, denoting the presence 
of air. [gas. 
Pneumatic, NiX'mat-ik; belonging to, or of, air, or 
Pneumatica, Ni|-mat-i-ka; diseases of the respirato- 
ry function. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
193 
Pneumatics, Nq-mat-iks; science of gasses and aeri- 
form fluids. 
Pneumatocele, Nq,-mat-c>-sel; the hernial sac dis- 
tended with gas. [soul. 
Pneumatology, Nq-ma-t61-G>-ji; the science of the 
Pneumatosis, Nq-ma-td-sis; windy swelling: disten- 
sion of the cellular membrane with air; emphysema. 
Pneumogastric, Nq-ma-gas-trik; eighth pair of 
nerves. 
Pneumon, Nq-mon; the lungs. 
Pneumonia, Nq-mo-ni-a; 
Pneumonitis, Nq,-mo-ni-tis; 
Pneumonic, Nq-mon-ik; belonging to the respiratory 
organs. 
Pneumonoses, Nq-mo-na-sez; diseases of the lungs. 
Pneumothorax, Nq,-mo-t6-raks; air in the sac of 
the pleura. 
Pnix, Niks; a sense of suffocation. 
Podagra, P6d-a-gra; the gout in the foot. 
Podophyllin, Pod-Q-fil-in; resin of podophyllum 
peltatuin. 
Podophyllum Peltatum, Pod-o-fil-um Pel-ta-tum, 
may apple; mandrake. 
Pogon, Po-gon; a beard. 
Pogonia, Pca-go-ni-a; beard on a woman. 
Poison, P6f-zn; that which when applied externally 
or taken into the human body deranges the system 
so as to produce disease, or death. 
Polemonium, Pol-e-m6-ni-um; a genus of plants. 
Polenta, Po-len-ta; farinaceous food. 
Police, Medical, Pq-Ies, Med-i-kal; all that relates 
to the preservation of the public health. 
Polioses, Pa-li-dj-ssz; a disease of the hair. 
Pollen, Pol-en: the fertilizing powder of plants. 
Pollenine, P61-en-en; a substance obtained from 
the pollen of tulips. 
Pollex, Pol-eks; the thumb. 
" Pedis, -Pedis; the great toe. 
inflammation of the 
lungs. 194 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Pollution, Pol-q-fon; unnatural emission of semen. 
Poly, Pol-i; a prefix, signifying many; a large mem- 
ber; fullness. 
Polychrome, Pol-i-krom; a crystaline substance 
obtained from quassia. 
Polydipsia, Pol-i-dip-si-a; morbid thirst. 
Polygala, Pa-lig-a-la; a genus of plants. [root 
" Senega, - Sen-e-ga; seneka; rattlesnake 
Polypus, Pol-i-pus; tumor in the cavities of the 
body, as in the nostrils, uterus, &c. 
Polysarcia, Pol-i-s4,r-Ji-a; corpulency, redundancy 
of flesh. 
Polystoma, Pol-i-st6-ma; a genus of worms. 
Polyuria, Pol-i-yq-ri-a; diabetes. 
Pomaces, Pom-a-se-e; the apple-tribe. 
Pompholyx, Pom-fo-liks; pemphigus; a vesicle; a 
water bleb. 
Pomum, Pa-mum; an apple. 
" Adami, - Ad'am-j; prominence of the thyroid 
cartilage in men. 
Pons, Pons: a bridge. 
" Varolii; - Va-r6-li-j; a part of the brain, 
tuber annulare. 
Poples, Pop-lez; the ham; popliteal region. 
Popliteal; Pop-li-te-al; muscles; nerves, and vessels 
in the ham. 
Populine, Pop-yq,-l£n; white crystalline principle 
obtained from the populus tremula. 
Populus, P6p-yq,-lus; a genus of trees. 
Porcellio, Por-sdl-i-Q; a genus of insects. 
Porous, Per-kus; a hog. 
Pore, Par; a passage; an opening. [skin. 
Pores, Porz; extremities of the exhalant vessels on the 
Porpiiyroxina, Por-fi-roks-j-na; an alkaloid from 
the Bengal opium. [head. 
Porrigo, Por-j-ga; a genus of eruptive diseases; scald- 
Porrum. P6r-um: the leek. 
Porta, P6r-ta; a door, or gate. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
195 
Vortal Circle, Par-tal Ser-kl; the peculiar ciroula 
tion in the liver, 
Porte, Port: a holder, or bearer. 
Porte aigueille, - H-gwe-ye; an instrument used 
by surgeons for holding and passing needles. 
Portepierre, Port-pe-qr; caustic bearer, an instru- 
ment for carrying lunar caustic. 
Portio, P6r-Ji-a; a portion, or branch. 
Portio Dura, - Dq,-ra; facial portion of the seventh 
pair of nerves. 
Portio Mollis, - M61-is; soft portion of the same 
ptyr: the auditory nerve. 
Portulacca, Par-tq-lak-a; a genus of plants. 
Porus, Pa-ras; a pore, or duct. 
Posology, Pa-sol-a-ji; a systematic description, or 
table of the doses of medicines. 
Post Mortem, Post Mer-tem; after death. 
Posterior, Pos-te-ri-or; behind. 
Posthe, Pos-te; the prepuce. 
Posticus, Pos-ti-kus; situated behind. 
Potable, P6-ta-bl: fit to be drank. 
Postponing, Past-pan-irj; applied to the recurrence 
of paroxysms ata later hour every successive return, 
as in intermittent fevers. 
Potassa, Po-tas-a; vegetable alkali; oxide of potas- 
sium. 
Potassium, Pa-tas-i-um; metallic basis of potash. 
Potentilla, Pa-ten-til-a; a genus of plants. 
Potential Cautery Pa-ten-Jal Ko-ter-i; caustic 
potash, quick-lime, &c. 
Poterium, Pa-te-ri-um; a genus of plants. 
Potion, Pa-fon; medicated drink. 
Porus, P6-tus; drink. 
Pouparts Ligament, Pa-part's Lig-a-ment; liga- 
ment of Fallopius, extending from the ilium to the 
pubes. 
Pox, Poks; syphilis, venereal disease, called sometimes 
French pox, and great pox, to distinguish it from 
the small pox. 196 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Pre, Pri; a prefix; before; in advance of. 
Precordia, Pre-kor-di-a; the forepart of the thorax, 
Premorse, Pre-mors; truncated. 
Prasum, Pra-sum the leek. 
Praxis, Praks-is; the practise of anything. 
Precipitate, Pre-sip-i-tat; separation of a solid from 
a fluid. 
Precocity, Pre-kos-i-ti; premature development of 
mental or physical powers. 
Precursory, Pre-kur-so-ri; that which precedes. 
Predisposition, Pre-dis-po-zif-on; susceptibility to 
certain diseases. 
Predisposing Cause, Pre-dis-poz-iy Koz; that which 
creates a susceptibility to disease. 
Pregnancy, Preg-nan-si; thestateof being with child. 
Prehension, Pre-hen-Jon; the act of seizing upon. 
Preparation, Prep-a-ra-fon; in pharmacy, the pro- 
duct of any officinal or pharmaceutic operation; in 
anatomy, any part of the body in the state of pres- 
ervation. 
Prepuce, Pre-pips; the skin covering the glans penis. 
Presbyopia, Prez-bi-6-pi-a; far-sightedness. 
Prescription, Pre-skrip-fon; a medicinal formula in 
writing. [See Addendum, at the end of the book.] 
Presentation, Pre-zen-ta-Jon; part of the foetus first 
appearing at the os uteri. 
Priapism, Prj-a-piz-m; continual erection of the pe- 
nis from morbid causes. 
Prime Vie, Prpme Vj-e; first passages, stomach and 
intestines. 
Primary, Prj-ma-ri; that which first appears. 
Primipara, Prj-mip-a-ra; a woman for the first time 
in the parturient state. 
Primula, Prj-mip-la; a genus of plants. 
Prinos Verticillatus, Pri-nos Ver-ti-si-la-tus; the 
black alder. 
Prionodes, Prj-6n-o-dez; serrated. jc.L 
Pro, Pro; a prefix, meaning in front of, or in advance MEDICAL LEXICON. 
197 
Probang, Pro-bap; an instrument to remove foreign 
bodies from the throat. [wounds. 
Probe, Prob; to try; an instrument for examining 
Procatarctic, Pro-ka-ttjrk-tik; occasionally. 
Process, Pros-es; any projection of a bone. 
Procidentia, Pros-i-den-Ji-a; prolapsus; complete 
falling down of any part. 
Proctalgia, Prok-tal-ji-a; pain about the anus. 
Procticus, Prok-ti-kus; appertaining to the anus. 
Proctocele, Prok-to-sel; prolapsus ani, protrusion 
of the rectum. 
Proctus, Prok-tus; the anus. 
Prodromic, Prod-ro-mik; precursory. 
Profluvia, Pro-flq-vi-a; profuse discharges. 
Profundus, Pro-fund-us; deep-seated. 
Prognathus, Prog-na-tus; having a projecting jaw. 
Proglossis, Pro-glos-is; the tip of the tongue. 
Prognosis, Prog-n6-sis; art of foretelling results in 
disease. [part. 
Prolapsus, Pro-lap-sus; a falling, or protrusion of a 
" Ani, - fl'nj; falling of the anus. 
" Uteri,-- Yq,-ter-i; falling of the womb. 
Promontory, Prom-on-to-ri; an eminence in tho in- 
ternal ear. 
Pronatus, Pro-na-tus; muscles of the forearm, teres 
and quadratus. 
Prone, Pron; having the face down; palm of the 
hand turned downwards. 
Prophilactic, Pro-fi-lak-tik; preventive; means of 
preserving health. 
Proptosis, Prop-to-sis; (see Prolapsus.) 
Pro re Nat a; Pro rg Na-ta; as circumstances require. 
Prosector, Pro-sek-tor; a person who dissects the 
subject for anatomical demonstrations. 
Prostate, Pros-tat; a gland near the vesiculae semi- 
nales, at the neck of the male bladder. 
Prostatio Concretions, - Kon-krg-jonz; calculi 
of the prostate gland. 198 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Prostatitis, Pros-ta-tj-tis; inflammation of the 
prostate gland. 
Proteine, Pr<5-tE-gn; organic basis of fibrine, albu- 
men, oiseine, &c. [teine. 
Proteinous, Pro-ts-j-nus; of, or belonging to, pro- 
Proto. Pro-tea; a prefix, signifying the first degree, 
precedence. 
Protopathic, Pro-to-pat-ik; primary. 
Protophyte, Pro-to-fit; a fungus, lowest growth of 
vegetation. 
Protractor, Pro-trak-tor; an instrument for extract 
ing foreign bodies from wounds. [&c. 
Protuberance, Pro-tq,-ber-ans; eminence, projection, 
Proximate, Proks-i-mat; the next in order. 
" Cause, - Koz; the first link in the 
chain of diseased effects, is thus called. 
Prunella, Pr®-nel-a; a genus of plants. 
Prunum, Prc6-num; a plum. 
PrunuS, Prc6-nus; a genus of plants. 
" Virginiana, -Ver-jin-i-a-na; wild-cherry 
Prurigo, Pnb-ri-ga; 
Pruritus, Prc6-ri-tus; 
Prussian Blue, Prc6-Jan BIq; ferrocyanate of the 
peroxide of iron. 
Prussiate, Prcfi-fi-at; compound of prussic acid. 
Prussic Acid, Pr<f>-sik As'id; hydrocyanic acid. 
Psammodes, Sam-o-dEz: sand-like. 
Psellimus, Sel-i-mus; stammering. 
Pseudo, Si^-do; a prefix: false, spurious. 
" Syphilis, - Sif-i-lis; resembling syphilis, 
but not of venereal origin. 
Psimum, Sid-i-um; a genus of plants. 
Psilothra, Sj-lw-tra; applications to remove hair. 
Psoas, S6-e; the loins. 
Psoas, 86-as; belonging to the loins; two muscles of 
the loins,magnus and parvus. 
Psoas Abscess, - Ab'ses; lumbar abscess. 
Psoitis, So-j-tis; inflammation of the psoas muscles. 
a papulus eruption. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
199 
Psoralea, So-ra-lg-a; a genus of plants. 
Psora, S6-ra; 
Psoriasis, Sa-ri-a-sis; 
the itch, scabies, dry scall or 
scaly tetter. 
Psychology, Sj-kol-o-ji; science of the soul. 
Psychometry, Sj-kom-g-tri; the art of measuring 
mind and character by sympathetic impressions de- 
rived from the head, from manuscript, &c. Devel- 
oped by Dr. Buchanan in 1842. 
Pteris, Ter-is; a genus of ferns. 
Dterix, Ter-iks; a wing. 
Pterocarpus, Ter-o-kqr-pus; a genus of plants. 
Pterygium, Ter-ij-i-um; a vascular film on the eye. 
Pterygoid, Ter-i-gtrd; wing-like. 
Ptisan, Tj-san; mucilaginous pectoral drinks, [sus. 
Ptosis, T6-sis; palsy of the upper eye-lid; a prolap- 
Ptyaline, Tj-al-gn; an albuminous ferment in the 
saliva. 
Ptyalism, Tj-al-iz-m; salivation. 
Ptyalogogues, Tj-al-o-gogz; medicines producing 
salivation. 
Puberty, Pq,-ber-ti; the period of life when hair ap- 
pears on the pubes. 
Pubes, Pq,bz; the external part of the sexual organs 
that are covered with hair after puberty. 
Pubescent, Pi|-bes-ent; covered with hair. 
Pubic, Pq,-bik; appertaining to the pubes. 
Puccoon, Puk-6n; blood-root. 
Pudenda Muliebre, Pt^-den-da Mn-li-e-br; the fe- 
male genital organs; 
Pudendum, P^-den-dum; the parts of generation. 
Pudic, Pu-dik; shame; belonging to the pudenda. 
Puella, Pi^-el-a; a girl. 
Puer, Pi[-er; a boy or child. 
Puerile Respiration, Pv[-er-il Res-pi-ra-fon; very 
sonorous in auscultation, as in healthy children. 
Puerpera, Pq,-er-pe-ra; a woman who has recently 
brought forth a child. 
Puerperal, Pt^-er-pg-ral; appertaining to childbirth. 200 
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Puerperal Fever; Pq-er-pg-ral Fg-ver; fever after 
parturition. [sia. 
Puerperal Convulsions, - Kon-vnl-Jonz; eclamp- 
Pugillus, Pq-jil-us; a pugil; pinch between the fin- 
ger and thumb; eighth part of a handful. 
Pulegium, Pq-18-ji-um; pennyroyal. 
Pulsx, Pq-leks; a genus of insects. 
Pulmo, Pul-mo; the lung. [wort. 
Pulmonaria, Pul-mO-na-ri-a; a genus of plants; lung- 
Pulmonary, Piil-mo-na-ri; belonging to the lungs. 
" Transpiration, - Trans-pi-ra-jbn; 
the aqueous vapor which escapes in expiration. 
Pulmonic, Pul-m6n-ik; belonging to the lungs. 
" Circulation, - Ser-kq-la-jon; passage 
of the blood to and from the lungs, from the right 
side of the heart. 
Pulmonitis, Pul-mo-nj-tis; inflammation of the 
lungs. 
Pulp, Pulp; the soft portion of fruits. 
Puls, Puls; a thick porridge. 
Pulsation, Pul-sa-Jon; beating of the heart and ar- 
teries; throbbing in an inflamed part. 
Pulsatilla Nigricans; Pul-sa-til-a Nig-ri-kanz; 
a plant, anemone pratensis. 
Pulse, Puls; beating of the heart and arteries. 
Pulse, Dicrotic, - Di-krot-ik; rebounding pulse, 
giving the sensation of a double pulsation. 
Pulse, Feeble, - Fg-bl; weakness in its force; op- 
posite of strong pulse. 
Pulse, Full, -- Fial; giving the sense of great dis- 
tension of the artery. 
Pulse Glass, -- Glas; a half minute glass, some- 
times used in timing the pulse instead of counting 
it by the watch. 
Pulse, Hard, - Hqrd; incompressible; seeming to 
indent the finger when pressure is made. 
Pulse, Intermittent, - In-ter-mit-ent; a momen- 
tary and periodical cessation. MEDICAL LEXICONS 
201 
Pulse, Irregular, Puls, Ir-^g-yq-lar; unequal in 
force and frequency. [increased in size. 
Pulse, Large, - Lqrj; as though the artery was 
" Low, - La: scarcely perceptible at the wrist. 
" Quick, - Kwik: rapidity of each stroke, as 
though spasmodic, and called jerking when very 
quick. 
Pulse, Slow, - Sia: less than the standard fre- 
quency, which is various, but ascertained by the 
age and idiosyncracy. [sure. 
Pulse, Soft, - Soft; yielding readily to slight pres- 
" Strong, - Strop; indicating great force at 
each stroke. 
Pulse, Tense, - Tens; like a stretched cord, and if 
small it is called wiry. 
Pulselessness, Puls-les-nes; a failure of the pulse. 
Pulsilogium, Pul-si-16-ji-um; 
Pulsimeter, Pul-sim-g-ter; 
any instrument for 
determining the 
force and frequency of the pulse. 
Pulsimantia, Pul-si-man-ji-a; prognosis by the pulse. 
Pulp, Pulp; the soft part of vegetables. [powder. 
Pulverulent, Pul-v6r-yq-lent; consisting of fine 
Pulvis, Pul-vis; a powder. 
Puncta Lachrymalia, Piipk-ta Lak-ri-ma-li-a; tear 
ducts in the eyelids. 
Punctale, Pupk-ta-ls; dotted. 
Punctum, Pupk-tum; a point. 
Punctum Saliens, - Sa-li-enz; the embryo heart, 
first point visible after impregnation. 
Punctured Wounds, Piipk-tqrd Womdz; made by 
sharp pointed instruments and to a considerable 
depth. 
Punica, Pq-ni-ka; a genus of plants. 
" Granatum, - Gra-na-tum; pomegranate. 
Puniceous, Pq-niJ-e-us; 
Punice al, Pq-nif-g-al; 
of a bright red color. 
Pupil of the Eye, Pq-pil ov de the round aper- 
ture in the iris of the eye. 202 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Pupillaris, Pq,-pi-la-ris; appertaining to the pupil. 
Purgative, Pur-ga-tiv; a drug producing alvine dis- 
charges, less active than a cathartic, but more po- 
tent than a laxative. 
Puriform, Pti,-ri-ferm; resembling pus. 
Purpura, Pur-pq,-ra; miliary or spotted fevers. 
" Nautica, - Ne-ti-ka; sea-scurvy. 
Purpureus, Pur-pip-re-us; purple. 
Purpurine, Pur-pq,-ren; a red pigment of the urine. 
Pursiness, Pur-si-nes; obesity. 
Purulent, Pur-y^-lent; of the nature of pus. 
" Infiltration, - In-fil-tra-Jon; grey 
hepatization of the lungs. 
Pus, Pus; matter produced by suppuration, a cream 
like fluid, heavier than water. [pus. 
Pustule, Pus-tnl; an elevation of the cuticle covering 
Putamen, Pi^-ta-men; the bark or paring of any 
vegetable. [animal matter. 
Putrefaction, Pq,-tre-fak-Jon; decomposition of 
Putrefactive Fermentation, Pr^-tre-fak tiv Fer- 
men-ta-Jon; evolving ammonia. 
Putrid Fever, Pq,-trid Fe-ver; typhus fever. 
Pyelitis, Pj-e-lj-tis; inflammation of the pelvis of 
the kidneys. 
Pyesis, Pi-e-sis; suppuration. 
Pyine, Pj-en; a substance obtained from pus. 
Pylorus, Pj-16-rus; lower and right orifice of the 
stomach. 
Pyodes, Pj-o-dgz; purulent. 
Pyon, Pj-on; pus. 
Pyorrhcea, Pj-o-re-a; a purulent discharge. 
Pyouria, Pj-ca-yip-ri-a; a purulent state of the urine. 
Pyr, Pir; 
Pyro, Pi-ro; 
prefix, denoting the action or presence 
of fire, or heat. 
Pyrectica, Pj-rek-ti-ka; 
Pyrexia, Pj-rek-Ji-e; 
fevers. 
Pyrene, Pj-rs-ne; a crystalline body obtained from 
pitch. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
203 
Pyrethrin, Pir-e-trin: an acrid resinous body ob- 
tained from the pyrethrum. [sialagogue. 
Pyrethrum, Pir-g-trum; pellitory root; a stimulating 
Pyretine, Pir-g-tgn; a yellow sublimate, distilled 
from amber. 
Pyriform, Pir-i-ferm; pear-shaped. 
Pyrites, Pir-j-tez; native compounds of metals with 
sulphur, bisulphnrets or protosulphurets. [green. 
Pyrola Umbellata, Pir-6 la Um-bel-a-ta; winter- 
Pyroligneous Acid, Pir-o-lig-ne-us As'id; obtained 
from wood, &c., by distillation. 
Pyromania, Pir-Q-ma-ni-a; irresistible propensity to 
destroy by fire, a species of insanity. 
Pyrometer, Pir-6m-e-ter; an instrument for measur- 
ing great heat. 
Pyrosis, Pir-6-sis; heart-burn: water-brash. 
Pyrotechny, Pir-o-tek-ni; chemistry; the art of 
making artificial fireworks. 
Pyrus, Pj-rus; a genus of plants. 
Pyrus Cydonia, - Si-do-ni-a; quince tree. 
Pyrus Malus, - Ma-lus; the apple tree. 
Pyrus Communis, - Kom-q-nis; the pear tree. 
Pyulca, Pi-til-ka; medicines drawing pus. 
Piulcum, Pj-dl-kum; a surgical instrument for ex- 
tracting pus from a cavity. 
Pyuria, Pj-yq-ri-a; a purulent urination. 
Pyxacanthia, Piks-a-kan-ti-a; the barberry. 
Pyxis, Piks-is; a pill box. 
Q- 
Q. p., an abbreviation for quantum placet-, as much 
as you please. 
Quack, Kwak; an ignorant physician; a charlatan. 
Quack Medicines, - Med-i-sinz; secret remedies 
Quadrans, Kwod-rans; a quarter. 
Quadratus, Kwod-ra-tus; square-figured. 204 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Quadratics Femoris, Kwod-ra-tus Fem or-is; mus- 
cle of the thigh. [the loins. 
Quadrates Lumborum, - Lumb6-rum; muscle of 
Quadrifid, Kwod-rif-id; four-cleft. 
Quadrigemini, Kwod-ri-jem-i-nj; four small muscles 
under the glutasi upon the buttocks; also applied to 
the nates and testes, tubercles in the brain. 
Qualitative, Kwol-i-ta-tiv; relating to quality. 
Quantitative, Kwon-ti-ta-tiv; relating to quantity. 
Quarantine, Kwor-an-ten; trial of passengers and 
goods on ship-board, by detaining them when con- 
tagion is dreaded. 
Quars, Kwers; a gall-stone. 
Quartan, Kwor-tan; occurring every fourth day. 
Quartem, Kwor-tem: the fourth part of a pint; a gill. 
Quassia, Kwof-i-a; bitter wood of the quassia excel- 
sior, or, picraena cxcelsa. 
Quassine, Kwos-en; bitter extract of quassia wood. 
Quercitron Bark, Kw^r-si-tron Bqrk; bark of the 
black oak. 
Quercus, Kw6r-kus: the oak tree. [tree, &□. 
Quercus Infectoria, - In-fek-t6-ri-a; nut-gall 
Quercus Suber, - Sq-ber; a species of oak, yield- 
ing cork in its bark. 
Quickening, Kwik-en-iij; period of gestation when 
the foetal motion is first felt. 
Quicksilver, Kwik-sil-ver; mercury. 
Quinetine, Kwin-e-ten; a violet colored substance 
obtained from the sulphate of quinia, 
Quinia, Kwin-i-a; alkaloid of Peruvian bark. 
" Sulphate of, - Sul-fat ov; the most active 
salt of bark. 
Quinquina, Kwin-kwi-na; cinchona. 
Quinsy, Kwin-zi; cynanche tonsillaris; throat diseases 
in general. [day. 
Quintan, Kwin-tan; an ague returning every fifth 
Quintessence, Kwin-tes-ens; a saturated tincture. 
Quotidian, Kwo- tid-i-an; an ague returning every 
day. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
205 
R. 
R., symbol for rhodium. 
5 or 1/ in prescriptions, means Recipe; take. 
Rabies, Ra-bi-ez; madness. 
" Canina, - Ka-nj-na; hydrophobia. 
Raceme, Ra-sgm; a species of infloresence. 
Rachis, Ra-kis; 
Rhachis, Ra-kis; 
Rachitis, Ra-kj-tis; rickets; enlargement of the head, 
belly, and the ends of bones, with debility', paleness 
of the skin, bending of the long bones, and especially 
of the spinal column. 
Rachialgia, Rak-i-al-ji-a; acute pain in the spine. 
Radial, Ra-di-al; belonging to the radius. 
Radiated, Ra-di-a-ted; diverging from a common 
centre. 
Radical, Rad-i-kal; root, or base. 
Radioles, Rad-i-klz; germs of the roots. 
Radius, Ra-di-us; upper bone of the fore-arm. 
Radix, Ra-diks; a root. 
Raia, Ra-ya; a genus of fish. 
Rales, Rolz; rattles, heard in certain morbid varieties 
of respiration, termed by auscultators either moist, 
dry, mucous, or sonorous. 
Ramex, Ra-meks; a rupture. 
Ramification, Ram-i-fi-ka-Jon; branching out. 
Ramollissement, Ra-mo-les-mqh; softening. 
Ramose, Ra-mos; branched. 
Ramulus; Ram-yn-lus; a little branch. 
Ramus, Ra-mus; a branch. 
Rana, Ra-na; a genus of animals; the frog. 
Rancidity, Ran-sid-i-ti; stale, applied to oil or fat. 
Ranin us, Ran-i-nus; appertaining to a frog. 
Ranula, Ran-yq,-la; salivary tumor under the tongue. 
Ranine, Ra-nen; vessels under the tongue. 
Ranunculace^e, Ra-nun-kt^-la-SE-s; the crow-foot 
tribe of plants. 
the spine. 206 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Ranunculus, Ra-ntin-kq-lus; a genus of plants. 
" Virginianus, Ver-jin-i-a-nus; bine 
cardinal flowers; lobelia syphilitica. 
Raphania, Ra-fa-ni-a; a convulsive disease. 
Raphanus, Raf-a-nus; the radish. 
Raphe, Ra-fg; a seam, as upon the scrotum. 
" Perinei, - Per-i-ne-j; line running from the 
scrotum to the anus. 
Raptus, Rap-tus; a violent seizure. 
Rapum, Ra-pum; the turnip. [dense. 
Rarefied, Rar-g-fjd; expanded, or rendered less 
Rash, Raf; patches of redness on the skin. 
Rasur^, Ra-jq-rg; shavings; raspings of any sub- 
stance. 
Ratsbane, Rats-ban: arsenious acid. 
Rattle, Rat-1; rhoncus; rale; noise in morbid respi- 
ration; the air passing through mucus. 
Rattle-Snake Root, - Snak Rcot; polygala senega. 
Raucedo, Ro-se-do; hoarseness. 
Reaction, Rg-ak-Jon; an effort to overcome the 
force or action of an external agent. The vital ex- 
citement which follows depression. 
Re agent, Rg-a-jent; a test, employed by chemists 
Receptaculum Chyli, Rg-sep-tak-yq-lum Kj-lj; ex 
pansion of the thoracic duct. 
Reaumur's Thermometrical Scale, Ro-merz Her- 
mo-met-ri-kl Skal; the zero is at the freezing point 
of water, and eighty degrees is the boiling point. 
To reduce Reaumur's degrees to those of Fahren- 
heit, multiply by 9, divide by 4, and add 32. 
Receiver, Rg-sev-er; a chemical utensil. 
Recipe, Res-i-pg; take. 
Reclination, Rek-li-na-jon; turning the lens in a 
horizontal position in operating for a cataract. 
Recrementitious Fluids, Rek-rg-men-tiJ-us Flq- 
idz: those secretions which are reabsorbed. 
Recrudescence, Rg-kru>-des-ens; an increase of di- 
sease after a temporary remission. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
207 
Rectum, Rek-tum; the straight gut, lower portion of 
the intestines. 
Rectus, Rek-tus; straight. 
Recurrent, Rg-kiir-ent; running back; certain ves- 
sels and nerves which run backward. 
Reduction, Rg-duk-Jon; in surgery, adjusting a dis- 
location or fracture, and replacing a hernia. 
Reflection, Rg-flek-Jon; a duplicature. 
Refraction, Rg-frak-fon; a peculiar property of 
light passing obliquely through media of different 
density. 
Refrigerant, Rg-frij-er-ant; a cooling medicine. 
Regimen, Rej-i-men; a term employed to express the 
regulation of diet, and the habits of an individual 
to preserve health, or to cure disease. 
Regions, Rg-jonz; artificial divisions of the body, as 
those of the thorax, abdomen, &c. 
Regurgitation, Rg-gur-ji-ta-fon; the return of the 
food, drink, or fluids. 
Relapse, Re-laps; recurrence of a disease soon after 
its cessation. 
Relaxation, Rg-laks-a-Jon; diminution of the 
healthy tone of parts. 
Relaxatio Uteri, Rg-laks-a-fi-o Yq-ter-j; partial 
procidentia, the uterus only descending to the mid- 
dle of the vagina. 
Remission, Rg-miJ-on; a mitigation of symptoms. 
Remittent, Rg-mit-ent; applied to diseases whose 
symptoms diminish very considerably, but return 
again before they disappear. 
Ren, Ren: the kidney. 
Renal, Re-nal; belonging to the kidneys. 
Renes, Rg-ngz; kidneys. 
Repandus, Rg-pan-dus; waved; serpentine. 
Repellents, Re-pel-ents; applications to cause in« 
flammations to recede; as ice, astringents, &o. 
Repent, Rg-pent; creeping. 
Repletion, Rg-plg-jon; fulness of blood. 208 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Replicate, Rep-li-kat; folded; plaited. 
Reproduction, Rg pro-diik-Jon; procreation. 
Reptilia, Rep-til-ya; a class of animals. 
Resection, Rg-sek-Jon; excision. 
Reseda, Rg-sg-da; a genus of plants. 
Resin, Rez-in; an exudation from vegetables, soluble 
in alcohol and the oils, but not in water. 
Resolution, Rez G>-h],-Jon; dispersion of a disease, 
discussion of an inflammation. 
Resonance, Rez-o-nans; reverberation of the voice 
in auscultation, as in bronchophony. 
Respirable, Rg-spjr-a-bl; air which may be safely 
inhaled. 
Respiration, Res-pi-ra-Jon; the act of breathing, 
inspiration and expiration. 
Restiform, Res-ti-form; cord-like process of the 
medulla-oblongata. 
Resuscitation, Rg-sus-i-ta-Jon; revivification. 
Retarding, Rg-tqrd-iy; postponing, as in intermit- 
tents, the paroxysm recurring later every day. 
Retching, Req-ip; effort to vomit. 
Rete, Re-tg; net-work. [the cuticle. 
" Mucosum, - Mq-ki-sum; tissue lying under 
" Mirabile, - Mir-ab-i-le; net-work of vessels 
in the brain of quadrupeds. [charges. 
Retention, Rg-ten-jon, undue delay of natural dis- 
Reticulated, Rg-tik-yq-la-ted; 
Retiform, Ret-i-ferm; 
net-like. 
Retina, Ret-i-na; expansion of the optic nerve. 
Retinitis, Ret-i-nj-tis; inflammation of the retina. 
Retort, Rg-tert; a chemical utensil employed in 
distillation. 
Retractor, Rg-trakt-or; a split piece of linen, em- 
ployed in amputation to keep the divided muscles 
out of the way of the saw. 
Retraction, Rg-trak-jon; shortening; drawing back. 
Retrahens, Ret-ra-henz; drawing back. 
" Auris, - 6'ris; a muscle of the ear. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
209 
Retrocession, Re-tra-seJ-on; retirement of disease, 
as in metastasis. 
Retroversion, Re-tra-vdr-fon; backward displace- 
ment of organs. 
Retrocedent, Rg-tra-ssd-ent; applied to gout. &c., 
when translated to other and distant parts. 
Revelent, Rev-e-lent; derivative. 
Reverie, Rev-er-e; 
Revery, Rev-er-i; 
Revolate, Rev-a-lat; rolled back. 
Revulsion, Re-vul-Jou; an old obsolete term, signi- 
fying drawing humors a contrary way. 
Revulsives, Re-vul-sivz; medicines supposed to pro- 
duce revulsion. 
Rhabarbarum, Ra-b^r-ba-rum; rhubarb. 
Rhabarbarine, Ra-bqr-ba-rsn; the red crystalline 
matter of rhubarb. 
Rhachialgia, Rak-i-al-ji-a; pain in the spine. 
Rhachis, Ra-kis; the spine. 
Bhachitis, Ra-kj-tis; the rickets. 
Rhagus, Ra-gus; a chap, or cleft. 
Rhamnus, Ram-nus; buck thorn. 
Rhein, Re-in; rhabarbarine. 
Rhinoplastic, Rin o-plas-tik; making a new nose 
by autoplasty, the flap being taken from the fore- 
head or the arm. 
Rhizoma, Ri-zo-ma; root-stalk; a prostrate stem. 
Rheum, Re-um; a genus of plants; rhubarb. 
Rheuma, Rd)-ma; the discharge from the air passages 
from cold. [tism. 
Rheumatalgia, Roo-ma-tal-ji-a; chronic rheuma- 
Rheumatism, Ra-ma-tiz-m; inflammation in the fi- 
brous tissue of the larger joints, either acute or 
chronic. 
Rheumic Acid, Rd>-mik As'id; the acid from tha 
rhubarb, sorrel &c.; oxalic acid. 
Rheumine, Rd>-men; the rhabarbarine of Gieger. 
Rhexis, Reks-is; rupture of a part. 
temporary absence of mind. 210 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Rhin, Rin; the nose. 
Rhinorrhagia, Rin-o-ra-ji-a; bleed ng from tha 
nose. 
Rhiza, Rj-za; a root. 
Rhizophora, Rj-zof-o-ra; a genus of plants. 
Rhodiola, Ro-di-6-la; a genus of plants. 
Rhodium, R<5-di-um; a metal. 
" Lignum, - Lig-num; rose-wood. 
Rhododendron, Ro-do-den-dron; a genus of jlants. 
" Chrysanthemum, - Kris-an-te- 
mum; oleander, a medicinal plant. 
Rhonci, Ron-kj; rales; rattles, in auscultation, and 
may be either vesicular, crepitating, bronchial, or 
cavernous. 
Rhus, Rus; a genus of plants; the common sumach. 
Rhusin, Rtis-in; resin of rhus. 
Rhyas, Ri-as; a disease of the eye. 
Rhythm, Rii-m; a measured movement; regularity 
ot the action at the heart. 
Rickets, Rik-ets: See (Rachitis.) 
Ricini Oleum, Ri-sj-nj CJ'lc-um; castor oil. 
Ricinus, Rj-sin-us; the castor oil plants. 
Rictus, Rik-tus; the grinning mouth. 
Rigidity, Rij-id-i-ti; stiffness, as the muscles af- 
fected with spasm. 
Rigor, Rig-or; a sudden coldnesss, with shivering. 
Rima, Rj-ma; a fissure or opening. 
" Glottidis, - Glot-i-dis; fissure between the 
vocal chords of the larynx. 
Rimosus, Ri-mw-sus; full of cracks. 
Rimu, Rim-yq; a tree of New Zealand. 
Rimula, Riin-yq-la; a small fissure. 
Ringent, Rin-jent; laughing. 
Risus, Rj-sus; laughter. 
" Sardonicus, - Sqr-don-j-kus; spasmodic or 
hysterical laughter. 
Rob, Rob; an old term for inspissated juice. 
Robina, Rw-bj-na; a genus of trees. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
211 
Rochelle Salts, R6-Jel Salts; tartrate of potash 
and soda. [gnawers. 
Rodentia, Ro-den-Ji-a; an order of animals; the 
Roller, Rul-er; a long bandage. 
Ros, Ros; dew. 
Rosa, R6-za; a genus of plants. [rash. 
Roseola, Ra-zg-6-la; eruption of small red pimples; 
Rosin, R6z-in; resin of the turpentine pines. 
Rosmarinus, Roz-ma-rj-nus; rosemary. 
Rotate, R6-tat; wheel-like. 
Rotator, Ra-ta-tor; name of certain milscles. 
Rotula, Rw-ti[-la; patella; knee-pan. 
Rotundus, Ra-tun-dus; round, applied to foramina, 
ligaments, &c. [redness of the skin. 
Rubefacients, Rm-bs-fa-Jents; agents producing 
Rubeola Vulgaris, Rm-bs-a-la Vul-ga-ris; measels. 
" Sine Catarrho, - Sj-ne Ka-t^r-o; spu- 
rious measels. [measles. 
Rubeola Nigra, - Nj-gra; malignant, or black, 
Rubia, Rd>-bi-a; madder; a genus of plants. 
Rubiaci^e, Rm-bi-a-Ji-e: the cinchonia tribe of trees. 
Rubigo, Rm-bj-ga; rust. 
Rubrine, Rdt>-bren; haematosine. 
Rubus, R<6-bus; a genus of plants. [berry. 
" Arcticus, - Rrk'ti-kus; the shrubby straw- 
" Fructicosus, - Fruk-ti-ka-sus; the common 
blackberry. 
Rubus Id^eus, R<6-bus ^-dg-us; raspberry. 
Rue, Rm: ruta graveolens, a bitter herb. 
Ruga, Rm-gn; a wrinkle. 
Rugose, Rq,-gas; wrinkled. 
Rum, Rum; a spirit distilled from soured molasses. 
Rumen, Rc6-men; the first stomach of ruminants. 
Rumex, Rdt>-meks; generic name of the sorrel and 
dock tribe of plants. [cud. 
Ruminantia, Rq,-mi-nan-Ji-a; animals that chew the 
Kupia, Rd>-pi-a; a postular eruptien, which degen- 
erates into scabs. 212 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Rupture, Rdpt-yi],r; hernia. 
Ruscus, Rus-kus; a genus of plants. 
Ruta, Rc6-ta; a genus of plants. 
" Graveolens, - Grav-g-a-lenz; rue. 
Ruthenium, Ruo-te-ni-um; a new metal found by 
M. Claus. 
Rutula, Rin-ti^-lu; a small species of rue. 
Ruyschiana, Rcos-ki-a-nu; membrane in the choroid 
of the eye. 
Rye, Rj; secale cereale, an esculent grain. 
" Spurred, - Spurd; ergot; secale cornutum, 
used as parturient. 
Rytis, Rj-tis; a wrinkle. 
s. 
S., symbol for sulphur. 
S. A., contraction of secundum artem. 
S. or SS.; semissis, half; in prescriptions, as oz. ss. 
half ounce. 
Sa., symbol of salicyle. 
Sabadilla, Sab-a-dil-a; veratrum. 
Sabbatia, Sa-ba-Ji-u; the American centaury. 
Sabina, Sa-bj-na; savin; juniperus sabime. 
Sabulous, Sab-yq-lus; gritty; sandy. 
" Ubine, - Yi]/rin; depositing a sandy 
sediment. 
Saburra, Sa-bur-a; dirt; sordes. 
Sao, Sak; a bag; a cyst. 
Saccharine Fermentation, Sak-a-ren Fer-men-tA 
Jon; as in starch, evolving sugar. 
Saccharum, Sak-a-rum; sugar. 
Sacculated, Sak-yqda-ted; encysted. 
Sacculus, Sak-yq,-lus; a little sac. 
Saocus, Sak us; a bag. 
Sacer, Sa-ser; sacred. 
" Ignis, - Ig'nis; herpes zoster, shingles MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Sacral, Sa-kral; belonging to the sacrum. 
Sacro-Lumbar, Sa-kro-Lum-bar; 
" Iliac, - Il'i-ak; 
" Coccygeal, - Kok-si-je-al; 
muscels of 
the pelvis. 
Sacrum, Sa-krum; posterior bone of the pelvis, sus- 
taining the spinal column. 
Sagapenum, Sag-a-pe-num; a gum resin brought 
from Persia. 
Sagittaria, Saj-i-ta-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Sagittate, Saj-i-tat; arrow-shaped. 
Sago, Sa-go; the starchy farina of the cycas ciroina- 
lis, and other palm-like plants. [elas. 
Saint /Anthony's Fire, Sant An'to-niz Fjr; erysip- 
" Vitus's Dance, - Vj-tus-ez Duns; chorea. 
Sal, Sal: salt. [ammonia. 
" Ammoniac, - A-m6-ni-ak; hydrochlorate of 
" Commune, - Kom-t[n; chloride of sodium; 
common salt. 
Salacity, Sa-las-i-ti; orgasm of the sexual system; 
satyriasis. 
Salicine, Sal-i-sen; a principle obtained from the 
bark of the willow. 
Salicornia, Sal-i-ker-ni-a; a genus of plants. 
Saline, Sa-ljn; of the nature of salt. 
Saliva, Sa-lj-va; the spittle. 
Salivary, Sal-i-va-ri; belonging to the saliva. 
Salivation, Sal-i-va-fon; increased flow of spittle. 
Salix, Sal-iks; a genus of plants. 
Salmo, Sal-mo; a genus of fishes. 
Salpinx, Sal-pipks; a trumpet. 
Salseparine, Sal-sep-a-ren; a crystalline substance 
obtained from the root of the sarsaparilla. 
Salsola, Sal-so-la; a genus of plants. 
Salt, Selt; compound of an acid with an alkali, ot 
any salifiable base. 
Saltpetre, Selt-ps-ter; nitrate of potash. 
Salus, Sa-lus; health. 
Salubrious Sa-14-bri-us; favorable to health. 214 
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Salvia, Sal-vi-a; sage; a genus of plants. 
Sambucus, Sam-bq,-kus; elder; a genus of plants. 
Sanative, San-a-tiv; curative; that which cures. 
Sanctum Semen, Sapk-tum Se-men; worm-seeds. 
Sandaliformis, San-dal-i-fer-mis; sandal-shaped. 
Sand Bath, Sand Bqt; a mode of applying heat by 
interposing sand between the fire and the vessel. 
Sanders' Wood, S^n-derz Wud; pterocarpus san- 
talinus, a dye, 
Sandrach, San-drak; a gum-resin. 
Sanguification, Sap-gwi-fi-ka-Jon; conversion of 
chyle into blood. 
Sanguifluxus, Sap-gwi-fluks-us; hemorrhage. 
Sanguinaria, Sap-gwi-na-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
" Canadensis, - Kan-a-ddn-sis; blood- 
root; puccoon. [guinaria. 
Sanguinarina, Sap-gwin-a-rj-na; alkaloid of san- 
Sanguineous, Sap-gwin-e-us; bloody. 
Sanguinis Misso, Sap-gwin-is Mis-a; blood-letting. 
Sanguis, Sap-gwis; blood. [blood. 
Sanguis Draconis, Sap-gwis Dra-k6-nis; dragon's 
Sanguisuga, Sap-gwi-sq,-ga; bloodsucking leech. 
Sanicula, Sa-nik-yt|-la; a genus of plants. 
Sanies, Sa-ni-sz; thin acrid discharge from ulcers. 
Saniodes, San-i-6-dsz; one with a narrow chest. 
Santalum, San-ta-lum; sanders' wood; a genus of 
plants. 
Santonicum, San-ton-i-kum; artemisia santonica. 
Santonine, San-ta-nsn; a crystalline body obtained 
from worm-seed. 
Santorini, San-to-rj-nj, (fissures of;) clefts of the 
upper and back part of the fibro-cartilaginous por- 
tion of the external ear. 
Saphena, Sa-fena; a vein of the leg. 
Saphenous, Sa-fe-nus; name of branches of the cru- 
ral nerve. 
Sapid, Sap-id; possessing taste. 
Sapidity, Sa-pid-i-ti; savor, the property of tasto. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Sapiential Dentes; Sap-i-en-Ji-e D^n-tez; posterior 
grinders. 
Sapindus, Sa-pin-dus; a genus of plants. 
Sapo, Sa-po: soap. 
Saponaria, Sa-po-na-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Sapros, Sa-pros; foul; putrid. [testicle. 
Sarcocele, Sqr-ko-sel; scirrhus, or cancer of the 
Sarcocolline, Sqr-ko-kol-en; a principle obtained 
from the sarcocolla. 
Sarco-Epiplocele, S^r-ko-S-pip-lQ-sel; compli- 
cated omental hernia; a fleshy tumor. 
Sarcognomy, Sqr-k6g-na-mi; the science of sympa- 
thy and correspondence between the body and the 
mind, through the brain, developed by Dr. Bu- 
chanan. 
Sarcolemma, Sqr-ko-lem-a; the sheath which sur- 
rounds the fibrils of muscle that make a fibre. 
Sarcology, Sqr-kol-o-ji; anatomy of the soft parts. 
Sarcoma, Sqr-ka-ma; a fleshy tumor. 
Sarcophyle, S^r-ko-fjl; the fleshy portion of a leaf. 
Sarcoptes, Sqr-kop-tez; a genus of minute insects. 
Sarcosis, Sqr-k6-sis; a fleshy tumor. 
Sardonicus Risus, Sqr-don-i-kus Rj-sus; spasmodic 
laugh observed in some painful diseases. [ners. 
Sarmentose, Sqr-men-tos; trailing, or having run- 
Sarm.entum, Sqr-men-tum; a twig, or runner. 
Sarsaparilla, Sqr-sa-pa-ril-a; the smilax. 
Sarsaparilline, Sqr-sa-pa-ril-en; smilacine, 
Sartorious, Sqr-t6-ri-us; tailor's muscle, upon the 
thigh, by which the legs are crossed. 
Sarx, Sqrks; flesh. 
Sarza, Sqr-za; sarsaparilla. 
Sathe, Sa-te; the penis. 
Satiety, Sa-ti-e-ti; repletion with disgust for food. 
Saturantia, Sat-yq-ran-Ji-a; medicines which neu- 
tralize acids in the stomach. 
Satureia, Sat-yq-re-ya; generic name of savory. 
Saturnine, Sat-ur-nen; containing or caused by lead. 216 
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Saturnismub, Sat-ur-nis-mus; lead-poisoning. 
Satyriasis, Sa-tir-i-a-sis; salacity; morbid sexual 
inclination in men. 
Sauria, Se-ri-a; an order of reptiles; lizards, aliga- 
tors, crocodiles, &c. 
Savin, Sav-in; juniperus. 
Saw, So; a surgical toothed instrument for cutting 
through bones, &c. 
Saxifraga, Saks-if-ra-ga: a genus of plants. 
Sb., symbol for antimony. 
Scab, Skab; a hard covering of ulcers. 
Scaber, Ska-ber; rough to the touch. 
Scabies, Ska-bi-ez; the itch. 
Scabiosa, Skab-i-6-sa; a genus of plants. 
Scala, Ska-la; a ladder or staircase. 
Scale, Ska-le; squama, small laminae. 
Scalenus, Ska-ls-nus; muscle of the ribs and neck. 
Scale, Skol; impetigo, a genus of eruptive diseases. 
Scald Head, Skold Hed; porrigo favosa, an erup- 
tion over the scalp. 
Scalp, Skalp; hairy integument upon the skull. 
Scalpel, Skal-pel; a surgeon's small knife. 
Scammony, Skam-o-ni; a gum-resin, cathartic. 
Scandens, Skan-dens; climbing. 
Scandix, Skan-diks; a genus of plants. 
Scapha, Skaf-a; the cavity of the external ear. 
Scaphoid, Skaf-ad; boat-like. 
Scaptine, Skap-ten; a brown extractive, obtained by 
Dr. Radig from the digitalis. 
Scapula, Skap-yq,-la; shoulder blade. [ula 
Scapular, Skap-yu-lar; of, or belonging to, the scap 
Scapus, Ska-pus; the scape. 
Scarf-Skin, Skqrf-skin; epidermis cuticle. 
Scarification, Skar-i-fi-ka-Jon; light incisions. 
Scarificator, Skar-i-fi-ka-tor; a cutting instrument 
used with cupping glasses. 
Scarlatina, Skqr-la-tj-na; scarlet fever, whether 
simplex, anginose, or malignant. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Scheele's Green, Selz Grgn; an arsenite of cop- 
Schinus, Xj-nus: a genus of plants. [per. 
Schlerotitis, Sklg-ro-tj-tis; inflammation of the 
sclerotic coat of the eye. 
Schneiderian, Snj-dg-ri-an; pituitary membrane lin- 
ing the cavities of the nose, face, &c. 
Schyndylesis, Xin-di-18-sis; an articulation of bones 
-immovable. 
Sciatic, Sj-at-ik; nerves and vessels of the ischium. 
Sciatica, Sj-at-i-ka; a neuralgia of the sciatic nerve. 
Scilla, Sil-a; squill, a genus of plants. [squills. 
Scillitine, Sil-i-tgn; a white body obtained from 
Scintillation, Sin-ti-la-Jon; sparks before the eyes, 
illusion from disease of the optic nerve. 
Scirrhus, Skir-us; a hard glandular tumor, often 
ending in cancer. 
Scirrhous, Skir-us; 
Scirrhosity, Skir-6s-i-ti; 
hardness of tumors. 
Scitamin^e, Ski-tam-i-ng; the ginger tribe of plants. 
Sclero, Sklg-ro; a prefix; hard. 
Sclerotic, Sklg-rot-ik; the coat of the eye next un- 
der the conjunctiva. 
Sclerotium Clavus, Skle-r6-ti-urn Kla-vus; ergot. 
Scobs, Skobz; the filings or raspings of a wood or 
metal. 
Scoliosis, Sko-li-6-sis; rickets. 
Scolopax, Skol-o-paks; a genus of birds. 
Scolopendrium, Skol-o-pen-dri-um; a genus of ferns. 
Scomber, Skom-ber; a genus of fish. 
Scoop, Skcop; a surgical instrument. 
Scorbutic, Skor-b^-tik; of the nature of scurvy; af- 
fected with scurvy. 
Scorbutus, Sker-biq-tus; the scurvy. 
Scorzoneria, Skor-zo-ng-ri-a; a genus of plants. 
Scrobiculus, Skra-bik-yq-lus: a hollow. 
Cordis,- Ker-dis; pit of the stomach. 
Scrofula, Skrof-yq-la; king's evil, a constitutional 
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Scrofula Pulmonic, Skr6f-yq,-la Pul-mon-ik; tu- 
berculous consumption. 
Scrotal, Skr<5-tal; relating to the scrotum. 
Scrotum, Skro-tum; bag inclosing the testicles. 
Scrotocele, S,kr6-to-S£l; hernia in the scrotum. 
Scruple, Skrd>-pl; twenty grains apothecary's weight, 
Scutellaria, Skq,-tel-a-ri-a; an herb; skullcap. 
Scutellarina, Skq,-tel-a-rj-na; alkaloid of scutil- 
larina. 
Scutiform, Sk4-ti-form; shield-like. 
" Cartilage,- K^r-tii-aj; thyroid car- 
tilage of the larynx; in men the pomum Adami. 
Scybala, Skib-a-la; hard lumps in the excrement. 
Se., symbol for selenium. 
Searching, Serq-ip: sounding the bladder. 
Sebaceous, Se-ba-fus; having the nature of suet. 
Secale Cornutum, Ss-ka-le Ker-n^-tum; ergot 
spurred rye. 
Secern, Se-s^rn; to promote secretion. 
Secernent, Sg-sern-ent; secretory. 
Secondary, Sek-on-da-ri; symptomatic, not primary; 
the sequelae of certain maladies, as syphilis, &c. 
Sectio, Sek-fi-G); a section. 
Secundum Artem, Sg-kun-dum Rr'tem; scientifi- 
cally; according to the rules of art. 
Secundines, Sek-un-djnz; placenta and membranes. 
Sedative, Sed-a-tiv; depressing, contra-stimulant, 
anodyne. 
Sediment, Sed-i-ment; deposit from a fluid. 
Sedlitz, Sed-lits; a village in Bohemia. 
" Powders, - PB-derz; a combination of 
Rochelle salts and supercarbonate of soda with tar- 
taric acid. 
Sedum. Se-dum; a genus of plants. 
Segaline, Seg-a-lgn; ergotine. 
Seiri asis, Se-ri-A-sis; sun-stroke. 
Selenite, S^l-en-Jt; crystallized specimens of gyp- 
sum, or sulphate of lime. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Selenium, Sel-g-ni-um; a new element found in 
pyrites; basis of selenic acid. 
Self-Pollution, Self-Po-lq-Jon; masturbation. 
Selibra, Sel-i-bra; half a pound. 
Seline, Sg-lgn; white spots on the nails. 
Sella Turcica, Sel-a Tur-si-ka; part of the sphenoid 
bone, projecting into the cavity of the cranium. 
Sembella, Sem-bel-a; half a pound. [disease. 
Semeiology, Sg-mg-61-o-ji; science of the signs of 
Semen, Sg-men; seed; male sperm. 
Semi, Sem-i; one half; a prefix. [eases. 
Semiotic, Sem-i-6t-ik; relating to the signs of dis- 
Semi-Membranosus, Sem-i-Mem-bra-n<5-sus; a mus- 
cle of the thigh. 
Seminiferous, Sem-i-nif-er-us; name of vessels which 
secrete and convey the seminal fluid. [the leg. 
Semi-Tendinosus, Sem-i-Ten-di-nca-sus; a muscle of 
Semispinalis Colli, Sem-i-spj-na-lis K61-j; a mus- 
cle of the back of the neck. 
Bempervivum, Sem-per-vj-vum; a genus of plants. 
" Tectorum, - Tek-tci-rum; house leek. 
Semola, S6m-G)-la; 
Semolina, Sem-o-lj-na; 
farinaceous articles of diet. 
Senecio, Sg-ng-fi-o; a genus of plants. 
Senectus, Se-nek-tus; old age. 
Senegal, Sen-g-gal; a medicinal gum. [tic. 
Senna, Sen-a; a plant, the leaves of which are cathar- 
Sensation, Sen-sa-Jon; cognizance of an impression. 
Sensiblity, Sen-si-bil-i-ti; feeling of an impression. 
Sensorium Commune, Sen-sa-ri-um Kom-q,-ng; 
brain. 
Senticosus, Sen-ti-k<f>-sus; briar-like; thorny. 
Sentis, Sen-tis; a thorn. 
Sepia, Se-pi-a; the cuttie fish. [days. 
Septana, Sep-ta-na; a fever terminating in seven 
Septic, Sep-tik; relating to putrefaction. 
Septum, Sep-tum; a partition or division. 
" Cordis, - Ker-dis; a wall between the 
ventricles of the heart. 220 
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Septum Lucidium, Sep-tum Lq,-sid-i-um; the thin 
and tender portion of the brain separating the an- 
terior cornua of the cerebrum. [nostrils. 
Septum Narium, - Na-ri-um; partition between the 
Sequela, Se-kwe-la; any secondary affliction, ap- 
pearing as the consequence of other diseases. 
Sequestrum, Sg-kwes-trum; dead portion of bone in 
necrosis. 
Sericum. Sg-ri-kum; silk. 
Serocystio, Ser-o-sist-ik; cystic tumors of the breast. 
Serofibrous, Sg -ra-fj-brus; serous and fibrous. 
Seroline, Ser-o-lgn; a fatty matter in the blood. 
Serous, Sg-rus; thin; watery; relating to serum. 
Serpentaria, Ser-pen-ta-ri-a; snake root, several 
varieties. 
Serpigo, Ser-pj-go; ringworm, or tetter. 
Serrated, Ser-at-ed; saw-like, as the sutures. 
Serratula, Ser-at-yq-la; a genus of plants. 
Serre-nceud, Ser-e-ne-ud; an instrument to assist in 
tying knots. 
Serum, Sg-rum; fluid portion of the blood; whey. 
" Aluminosum, - A-lq,-mi-n6-sum; alum 
whey. 
Sesamoid, S^s-a-mard; like the sessamum seeds; small 
bones at the root of the thumb anti great toe. 
Sesamum, Ses-a-mum: a genus of plants. 
" Orientals, - G)-ri-en-ta-lg; benne plant. 
Seseli, S6s-g-lj; a genus of plants. 
Sesqui, Sbs-kwi; a prefix, meaning one and a half. 
Seta, Se-ta; a bristle, or hair. 
Seta-Equina, Sg-ta 8-kwj-na; horse-hair worm. 
Setiform, Set-i-form; bristly. 
Seton, Sg-ton; artificial sinus, made by passing an 
armed needle through the integument with tape 
silk, &c. 
Sevadilla, Sev-a-dil-a; veratrum sabadilla. 
Sevum, Se-vum; suet; the fat of the omentum. 
Sextans, Seks-tans; sixth part of a pound. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Sextarius, Seks-ta-ri-us; one and a half pints. 
Sexual, Seks-yq al; relating to the sexes. 
Shell-lac, Eel-lak; a resinous vegetable exudation 
of East India. 
Shingles, Eip-glz; herpes zoster, an erysipelatous 
eruption around the middle of the body. 
Show, Ea; a term applied to the mucous discharge 
preceding parturition. 
Si., symbol for silicon. 
Siagon, Sj-a-gon; the jaw. 
Sialagogue, Sj-al-a-gog; medicines that increase the 
secretion of saliva. 
Sialisma, Sj-a-lis-ma; salivation. 
Sialon, Sj-a-lon; saliva; spittle. 
Sibbens, Sib-enz; a disease of Western Scotland. 
Sibilant, Sib-i-lant; making a hissing or whistling 
sound. 
Siccation, Si-ka-Jon; drying. 
Sicula, Sik-yq-la; the beet. 
Sideratus, Sid-er-a-tus; a palsy. 
Sidhee. Sid-g; gunjah. 
Sifflement, Sif-la-mqh: whistling. 
Sigesbeckia, Sj-jes-bek-i-a; a genus of plants. 
Sigillatus, Si-jil-a-tus; sealed. 
Sigillum, Si-jil-um; a seal. [men. 
" Virginitatum, - Ver-jin-i-ta-tum; hy- 
Sigmoid, Sig-mad; like the letter sigma; flexure of 
the colon; valve of the aorta. [fly. 
Silene Virginioa, Sj-lg-ng Ver-jin-i-ka; the catch - 
Silex, Sj-leks; flint. 
Silica, Sil-i-ka; oxide of silicum. 
Silicon, Sil-i-kon; basis of silicic acid. 
Silicum, Sil-i-kum; metallic basis of silica. 
Simarouba, Sim-a-nf>-ba; a genus of plants. 
Sinamina, Si-nam-i-na: an alkaloid formed by the 
union of ammonia with the oil of mustard. 
Sinapis, Sin-a-pis; mustard. [black mustard. 
Sinapisine, Si-nap-i-sen; a crystalline product in 222 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Sinapism, Sin-a-piz-m; mustard poulti ;e. 
Sinapoline, Si-nap-G>-len; a body formed by the 
action of the oxide of lead on mustard. 
Sinciput, Sin-si-put; fore part of the head. 
Sine-qua-non, Sj-ng-kwa-non; an indispensable 
condition. 
Sinew, Sin-yq; a tendon. 
Singultus, Sin-giil-tus; hiccup; hiccough. 
Sinister, Sin-is ter; leftside. 
Sinus, Sj-nus; a long cavity. 
Sirup, Sir-up; 
Syrup, Sir-up; 
Sison, Sj-son; a genus of plants. 
Sisymbrium, Sis-im-bri-uin; a genus of plants. 
Sitiology, Sit-i-61-o-ji; dietetics. 
Sitis, Sj-tis; thirst. 
Sitox, Sj-ton; food; aliment. 
Sium, Sj-um; a genus of plants. 
Skeleton, Skel-g-ton; the oones of an animal body. 
" Artificial, - flr-ti-fij-al; when put 
together as by wires. 
Skeleton Natural, -Nat-yq-ral; the bones of the 
entire body, connected by the natural ligaments. 
Slavering, Slav-er-iy; drivelling; involuntary flow 
of saliva. 
Small-Pox, Smol-Poks; variola, a contagious fever. 
Smegma, Smeg-ma; soap. 
Smilace^e, Smi-la-sg-e; a family of shrubs. 
Smilacine, Smj-la-sen; a crystalline principle in the 
root of the sarsaparilla. 
Smilax, Smj-laks; a genus of plants. 
Smile, Smj-lg; a curved bistoury, sharp on both edges, 
Smyrna, Sm6r-nu; myrrh. 
Smyrnium, Smer-ni-um; -a genus of plants. 
Sn., symbol for tin. 
Snake Root Snak Riot; serpentaria Virginiana. 
" " Black, - Blak; actaea racemosa. 
" " Rattle, - Rat-1; polygala senega. 
a vegetable decoction with sugar. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
223 
Socia Parotidis, S6-fi-a Par-o-tj-dis; a lobe of the 
parotid gland. [sin. 
Socotorine Aloes, Sok-a-to-rgn Al'o-gz; a gum re- 
Soda, S6-da; fixed mineral alkali. _ [toxide. 
Sodium, S6-di-um; a metal, of which soda is the pro- 
Sol, Sol; the sun. 
-Solanaoe^b, Sa-la-na-sg-e; the nightshade tribe of 
plants. 
Solanina, Sa-la-ng-na; a crystalline alkaloid derived 
from the dulcamara and other species of solanum, 
and from the shoots of the potato. 
Solanum, Sa-la-num; nightshade; bitter-sweet. 
" Tuberosum, - Ti^-ber-6-sum; potatoe. 
Solar Plexus, S6-lar Pleks-us; nervous ganglia, 
supplying the divisions of the aorta, &c. 
Solen, S<5-len; a cradle for a broken limb. 
Solenarium, So-len-a-ri-um, a catheter. 
Soleus, Sa-le-us; a muscle of the leg. 
Solidago, Sol-i-da-ga; a genus of plants. 
Solidist, Sol-id-ist; a theorist who ascribes all dis- 
eases to the solids; an antagonist of the humoral 
pathology. 
Solitaries, Sol-i-ta-ri-us; alone. 
Solium, S6-li-um; a species of tape-worm. 
Soluble, Sol-yq-bl; capable of being dissolved. 
" Tartar, - Tqr-tar; neutral tartrate of 
potash. 
Solution, Sa-h^-Jon; a fluid suspending a solid so 
as to make it invisible. 
Solution of Continuity, - Kon-ti-m|-i-ti; the 
separation of connection, or connected substances or 
parts, as in a fracture, laceration, &c. 
Solutive, S61-yq,-tiv; laxative. 
Solve, Solv; dissolve. 
Solvent, Sol-vent; an agent capable of dissolving a 
given solid. 
Somatic, Sa-mat-ik; relating to the body. 
Somatology, So-ma-tol-a-ji; anatomy. 224 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Somnambulism, Som-nam-bq,-liz-m; sleep-walking. 
When artificially produced, sometimes accompanied 
by clairvoyance, remarkable sympathies, and som- 
niloquism. . [causing sleep. 
Somniferous, Som-nif-er-us; having the power of 
Somniloquism, Som-nil-o-kwiz-m; talking in sleep. 
Somnium, Som-ni-um; a dream. 
Somnolency, Som-no-len-si; intermediate state be- 
tween sleeping and waking. 
Somnus, Som-nus; sleep. 
Sonchus, S6i)-kus; a genus of plants. 
Sophistication, So-fis-ti-ka-fon; adulteration. 
Sophronisteres, Sa-fron-is-te-rgz: the wisdom teeth. 
Sophora, So-fQ-ru; a genus of plants. 
Sopor, S6-por; a sound sleep. 
Soporific, Sop-o-rif-ik: medicines inducing sleep. 
Sora, Sa-ra; the nettle-rash. 
Sorbefacient, Sor-bs-fa-fent; absorbent. 
Sorbic Acid, Ser-bik As'id; acid from apples. 
Sorbus, Ser-bus; a genus of plants. 
Sordes, Sor-dez; filth; applied to the dark deposits 
on the teeth, gums, &c., in low fevers. 
Souffle, Sd>-fl; 
" Voile, - V6-1; 
Laennec's terms for the 
blowing sounds heard 
in auscultating the chest. [the bladder. 
Sound, Sxnd; metallic instrument for searching in 
Sounding, Stnd-iy; exploring the bladder, as for 
stone. [spring. 
Spa, Spo; a general denomination for a mineral 
Spadix, Spa-diks; a spike. 
Spagyria; Spa-jir-i-a; chemistry. 
SpanHtEMIA, Span-he-mi-a; poverty of the blood. 
Sparadrap, Spar-a-drap; adhesive cloth, like court 
plaster. 
Sparganasis, Spqr-gan-a-sis; a milk-abscess. 
Sparsus, Spqr-sus; irregularly scattered. 
Spartium, Spqr-fi-uin: a genus of plants. 
Spasm, Spaz-m; morbid contraction of mucles; cramp, 
or convulsion. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Spatula, Spat-yq-la; an apothecary's knife. 
Special Anatomy, SpeJ-al An-at-o-mi; that which 
treats of the healthy or physiological structure of 
the body and its organs. 
Specific, Spg-sif-ik; a remedy acting on one part Of 
the system, and producing uniform results. 
Specific Gravity, - Grav-i-ti; density of bodies 
compared with an equal bulk of water. 
Specific Poison, - P<rz-n; virus producing special 
diseased conditions. 
Speculum, Spek-yq-lum; an instrument for dilating 
and inspecting certain openings of the body. 
Speculum Ani, - a'nj; used for dilating the anus. 
" Auris, - O'ris; a dilator of the meatus 
auditorius externus. 
Speculum Oculi, - Ok'yq,-lj; instrument used for 
fixing the eyelids in certain operations upon the eye. 
Speculum Vaginae; - Va-jj-ne; instrumentfor in- 
specting the os uteri, by dilating the vagina, &c. 
Sperm; Sperm; the seminal fluid. 
Spermaceti, Sper-ma-se-ti; fatty matter found in 
the head of the whale. [seed. 
Spermaderm, Sper-ma-derm; external covering of a 
Spermatic, Sper-mat-ik; belonging to the testicle 
and ovary. 
Spermatic Cord, - Kord; comprising the vas defer- 
ens, arteries, veins, &c., of the testicle. 
Spermatocele, Sper-mat-o-sel; a swelling of the 
testicle, or epididymus. 
Spermatorrhoea, Sper-ma-to-rg-a; seminal flux. 
Spermatozoa, Sper-ma-to-z6-a; animalcules in the 
sperm. 
Spermatozoon, Sper-mat-o-z6-on; thread-like re- 
productive bodies of the spermatic cells of animals. 
Sphacelus, Sfas-g-lus; complete mortification. 
Sphenoid Bone, Sfe-nerd Bon; at the base of the 
skull. [bone. 
Sphenoidal, Sfg-nM-al; belonging to the sphenoid 226 
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Sphincter.. Sfiyk-ter; a muscle which sunounds cer- 
tain openings of the body, closing them by its con- 
traction. 
Sphygmos, Sfig-mos; the pulse. 
Sphygmicus, Sfig-mi-kus; relating to the pulse. 
Sphygmologia, Sfig-mol-G>-ji-a; a treatise on .he 
pulse. 
Sphyxis, Sfiks-is; pulsation. 
Spica, Spj-ka; a spike. 
Spices, Spjs-ez: warm, aromatic, and agreeable drugs. 
Spicula, Spik-yq-la; a little spike; a pointed piece 
of bone. 
Spilanthus, Spj-lan-tus; a genus of plants. 
Spilus, Spj-lus; a spot on the skin. 
Spina, Spj-na; a thorn; the back-bone. 
Spina Bifida, Spj-na Bj-fi-da; hydro-rachitis, a 
dropsy of the spine, with defect in the bony struc- 
ture of the vertebrae. 
Spinacia, Spj-na-fi-a; a genus of plants. 
Spina Ventosa, Spj-na Ven-t6-sa; caries and tu- 
mefaction of bone. 
Spinal, Spj-nal; belonging to the spine. 
Spinal Marrow, Spj-nal Mar-o, medulla spinalis. 
Spine, Spjn; the vertebral column, collectively called 
the back bone. 
Spinous, Spj-nus; sharp or thorn-like [insects. 
Spiraoula, Spj-rak-yq-la; the breathing pores of 
Spiraea, Spj-re-a; a genus of plants. [tion. 
Spirit, Spir-it; any volatile fluid; product of distilla- 
Spirit of Mindererus, Spir-it ov Min-der-e-rug; 
liquid acetate of ammonia. 
Spirit of Salt, - Solt; muriatic acid. 
" Proof, - Prof; diluted alcohol. [wine. 
" Rectified, - Rek-ti-fjd; alcohol; spirits of 
Spiritus. Spir-i-tus; the breath. 
Spirometer, Spj-rom-s-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring the capacity of the lungs. 
Splancnic, Splayk-nik; belonging to the entrails. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
227 
Splanchnology, Spla^k-nol-o-ji; description of the 
entrails [drium. 
Spleen, Splsn; an organ found in the left hypochon- 
Splenization, Splen-i-za-Jon; carnification of the 
lung, as in pleuro-pneumonia. [spleen. 
Splenalgia, Splen-al-ji-a; pain in the region of the 
Splenitis, Splen-j-tis; inflammation of the spleen. 
Splenius, Splen-i-us; a muscle resembling the spleen. 
Splints, Splints; long, thin pieces of wood, &c., used 
in securing fractured bones, &c. 
Split Cloth, Split Klof; a bandage with tails. 
Spondilus, Spon-di-lus; the back-bone. 
Spongia, Spun-ji-a; sponge; a familiar porous marine 
production, much used in operative surgery. 
Spongia Pr^parata, - Prep-a-ra-ta; prepared 
sponge. 
Spongia Usta, - Yq,s-ta; burnt sponge; a species 
of charcoal, valued for the iodine it contains. 
Spongos, Spon-gos; the tonsil. 
Sporadic, Spo-rad-ik; confined to some locality, or 
dependent on some occasional cause. 
Sprain, Spran; strain, or laceration of the ligaments 
of a joint. 
Spruce, Sprcos; a species of fir. 
Spuma, Spq-ma; froth. 
Spumosus, Spq-m6-sus; frothy. 
Spurious, Spq-ri-us; false; applied to various mor- 
bid states, liable to be confounded with other and 
different conditions. 
Sputa, Spq-ta; expectoration. 
Squama, Skwa-ma; a scale; an opaque and thickened 
lamina of the cuticle. 
Squama, Skwa-me; scales, as of metal; also, scaly 
eruptions of chronic character. 
Squamous, Skwa-mus; like scales; having scales. 
Squinting, Skwint-ig; strabismus. 
Sr.; symbol for strontium. 
Stachys, Stak-is; a genus of plants. 228 
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Stacte, Stak-te; a kind of myrrh. 
Staff, Staf: a grooved instrument used in lithotomy. 
Stage. Staj: period of a disease. 
Stagma, Stag-ma; any distilled liquor. 
Stalagmitis, Stal-ag-mj-tis; a genus of plants. 
Stamen, Sta-men; male genital organs of plants. 
Stamina, Stam-i-na; strength. 
Stannum, Stan-um; tin. [stapes. 
Stapedius, Sta-pg-di-us; a muscle attached to the 
Stapes, Sta-pgz; stirrup; a small bone of the internal 
ear. [stavesacre. 
Staphisina, Staf-i-sj-na; an alkaloid found in the 
Staphyle, Staf-il; the uvula. [of the eye. 
Staphyloma, Staf-i-16-ma; a dropsy of the cornea 
Staphyloplasty, Staf-i-ko-plas-ti; autoplastic oper- 
ation for cleft palate. [ate by suture. 
Staphylorraphy, Staf-i-16r-a-fi: cure of cleft pal- 
Starch. Stqrq; amylum, a vegetable product. 
Stasis. Sta-sis; stagnation of the blood. 
Statice Limonium, Stat-i-sg Lj-m6-ni-um; sea lav- 
ender; marsh rosemary. 
Staticio Acid, Sta-tis-ic As'id; astringent principle 
of the rosemary root. [spur. 
Stavesacre, Stavz-a-ker; the plant lousewort lark- 
Steam, Stem; vapor of water, rendered elastic by heat. 
Stear, Stgr; fat. 
Stearine, Ste-a-ren; solid portion of fat. 
Stearoptine, Ste-a-rop-ten; concrete portion, or cam- 
phor of volatile oils. 
Steatoma, Stg-a-to-ma; species of tumor, like suet. 
Steatocele, Stg-at-o-sgl; sebaceous matter in the 
scrotum. 
Steel, Stgl: carburetted iron. [gland. 
Steno's Duct, Ste-noz Dukt; canal of the parotid 
Stercoraceous, Ster-ko-ra-Jus; vomiting of faacal 
matter, inversion of the peristaltic action of the in- 
testines. 
Stebculia, Ster-kr[-li-a; a genus of plants. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
229 
Stereusine, Ster-yq,-sen see Stearoptine. 
Sterility, Ster-il-i-ti; barrenness. 
Sterno Cleido, Stdr-no Klj-do; muscles of th 3 ster- 
num and clavicle. 
Sternal, Ster-nal; belonging to the sternum. 
Sternalgia, Ster-nal-ji-a; pain in the sternum. 
Sternum, Ster-num; breast-bone. 
Sternutatory, Ster-nq-ta-to-ri; errhine. 
Stertor, Ster-tor; noisy respiration, as in apoplexy. 
Stethos, Ste-bos; the breast. 
Stethoscope, Stet-o-skop; an instrument employed 
in mediate auscultation; a hollow cylinder. 
Sthenia, Sten-i-a; strength. 
Sthenic, Sten-ik; having strength; vigorous, active. 
Stibosus. Sti bo-sus; antimony. 
Stigma, Stig-mu; a small speck on the skin. 
Stibialis, Stib-i-a-lis; antimonial. [ny. 
Stibii Essentia, Stib-i-j Es-en-Ji-a; wine of antimo- 
Stibium, Stib-i-um; antimony. 
Stilucidium, Stil-i-sid-i-um; a dropping. 
" Urin^j, - Yiprj-ne; strangury, the 
urine flowing a drop at a time. 
Stillingia Sylvatica, Stil-in-ji-a Sil-vat-i-ka; 
Queen's root. 
Stitch, Stiq; a suture in surgery; a spasmodic pain 
in pathology. 
Stimulant, Stim-yq,-lant; an exciting agent. 
Stimulus, Stim-yq,-lus; that which arouses the en- 
ergy of a part. 
Stoma, St6-ma; the mouth. 
Stomacace, Stom-ak-a-sg; canker of the mouth. 
Stomacic, Stum-ak-ik; a cordial. 
Stomach Pump, Stiim-ak Pump; instrument used for 
emptying the stomach, by washing it out with in- 
jections of water, as in cases of poisoning, &c. 
Stomach Tube, - Tqb: instrument for introducing 
aliment when deglutition is lost. [mouth. 
Stomatitis, Stom-a-ti-tis; inflammation of the 230 
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Strabismus, Stra-bis-mus; turning of the eye, conver- 
gent or divergent. 
Strabotomy, Stra-bot-o-mi; cutting the muscles to 
cure strabismus. [plant. 
Stramonium, Stra-m6-ni-um; thorn-apple, a narcotic 
Stramonina, Stra-ma-nj-na; an alkaloid found in 
stramonium. [ure. 
Strangulation, Strap-gi^-la-Jon; choking; a strict- 
Strangury, Strap-gq,-ri; painful discharge of urine. 
Striate, Strj-at; marked with lung lines; grooved. 
Striated, Strj-at-ed; marked with lines. 
Strictus, Strik-tus; stiff and straight. [sage. 
Stricture, Strikt-yur; morbid contraction of a pas- 
Stridor Dentium, Strj-dor Den-Ji-um; grinding of 
the teeth. 
Strig^e, Strj-je; a bristle-like pubescence. 
Strigil, Strij-il; a flesh-brush. 
Strobilus, Strob-i-lus; a cone; burr of pine or fir. 
Stroma, Stra-ma; the base texture of an organ, or 
base of any deposit. 
StrongyluS, Stron-ji-lus; a species of worm found 
in the kidneys. [tium. 
Strontia, Stron-Ji-a; an alkaline earth; oxide of stron- 
Strontium, Stron-Ji-um; a metal; basis of strontia. 
Strophulus, Strdf-yi|-lus;red gum; gum rash; a dis- 
ease of infancy. 
Struma, Str<f>-ma; scrofula; broncocele. 
Strumous, Strd>-mus; scrofulous. 
Strychnia, Strik-ni-a; 
Strychnina, Strik-nj-na; 
Strychnomania, Strik-no-ma-ni-a; insanity pro- 
duced by nightshade. 
Strychnos, Strik-nos; a genus of plants. 
Stupe, Stq,p; a wet cloth, applied as a fomentation. 
Stupor, Sti^-por; drowsiness. 
Stuprum, Sti^-prum; a rape; forcible copulation. 
Sty, Stj; abscess of the puncta lachrymalia. 
Styliform, Stj-li-form; like a style, or rod. 
alkaloid of nux vomica. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
231 
STYLO, St;-1G>; a prefix; applied to the styloid process. 
Styloid, Stj-lcrd; process of the temporal bone giving 
origin to muscles designated by the prefix " stylo." 
Stylus, Stj-lus; a pencil or rod. [penis. 
StymatosiS, Stj-ma-t6-sis; violent erection of the 
Styptic, Stip-tik; an agent which coagulates the 
blood, forming a plug, and stopping bleeding. 
Storax, St6-raks; 
Styrax, Sti-raks; 
Styrole, Stj-ral; the essential oil of storax. 
Sub, Sub; under, used as a prefix to salts, signifying 
an excess of base. 
Subacute, Sub-a-kij,t; applied to inflammation, &c., 
which is of but moderate activity. 
Subclavian, Sub-kla-vi-an; muscles, vessels, nerves, 
&c., under the clavicle. 
SubclaviuS, Sub-kla-vi-us; a muscle. 
Subcruentus, Subkrdu-en-tus; appearing somewhat 
like blood. 
Subcutaneous, Sub-kq,-ta-ne-us; under the skin. 
Suber, Sq,-ber; cork; a bark. 
Suberic Acid, Sq,-ber-ik As'id; a crystalline acid 
obtained from cork by nitric acid. 
Subinflammation, Sub-in-fla-ma-jon; slight arte- 
rial excitement. [fumes. 
Sublimation, Sub-li-ma-Jon; condensing volatile 
Sublimis, Sub-lj-mis; name of muscles which are sit- 
uated more superficially than their kindred muscles. 
Sublingual, Sub-liij-gwal; under the tongue. 
Subluxation, Sub-luks-a-Jon; a partial dislocation; 
a sprain. 
Submastoid, Sub-mas-trrd; branch of the seventh 
pair of nerves at the stylo-mastoid hole. [jaw. 
Submaxillary, Sub-maks-i-la-ri; under the lower 
Submental, Sub-men-tal; under the chin. 
Submersion, Sub-mer-fon; drowning. 
Subramosus, Sub-ra-m6-sus; a little branched^ 
Subrotund, Sub-ro-tund; roundish. 
a balsam. 232 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Subrubrine, Sub-rd>-bren; modified hmmatine. 
Subscapular, Sub-skap-yq-lar; under the shoulder 
blade. 
Substantia, Sub-stan-fi-a: a substance. 
Subtepid, Sub-t^p id: luke-warm. 
Substernal, Sub-st^r-nal: under the breast-bone. 
Subsultus Tendinum, Sub-siil-tus Ten-di-num; 
weak twitching, or spasmodic contraction of tendons. 
Sububeres, Sub-yi^-ber-sz; infants at the breast. 
Succedaneum, Suk-ss-da-ne-um; a substitute. 
Succinic, Suk-sin-ik; of or belonging to amber. 
Succinum, Suk-si-num; amber. 
Succus, Suk-us; juice. 
Succession, Suk-uJ-on; agitation of the body in ex- 
ploring the chest; a means of diagnosis in hydro- 
thorax. 
Sudamina, Sq-dam-i-na; miliary vesicles. 
Sudatio, Sit-da-fi-o; a sweating. 
Sudor, Sq-dor; sweat. 
" Anglicus,- Ag'gli-kus; the sweating fever. 
Sudorific, Sip-dor-if-ik; producing perspiration. 
Sudoriferous, Si|-dor-if-er-us; conveying sweat, as 
sudoriferous ducts. 
Suffimentum, Suf-i-men-tum; a perfume. 
Suffitus, Suf-i-tus; a fumigation. 
Suffructicose, Suf-riik-ti-kos; somewhat woody. 
Suffusion, Su-fip-gon; a cataract; amaurosis; ex- 
travisation of blood. 
Sugar, Xtcig-ar; a crystalline vegetable product, known 
by its swoet taste. 
Suggillation, Sug-jil-a-jbn: ecchymosis; a bruise. 
Sulcus, Sdl-kus; a furrrow, or groove. 
Sulphate, Sdl-fat; compound of sulphuric acid with 
a salifiable base. 
Sulphur, Sul-fur; brimstone. 
Sulphuret, Sul -fq-ret; combinations of sulphur with 
metals, earths, <tc. 
Sulphuric Acid, Sul-fi^-rik As'id; oil of vitriol. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
233 
Sumach, S<f>-mak; rhus coriaria; a plant. 
Super, S^-per; over, above; a prefix. 
Supercilia, Sq-per-sil-ya; the eye-brows. 
Superficial, St|-per-fiJ-al: upon, or near the surface. 
" Colli, - K61-j: a nerve formed by com- 
municating branches from the second and third cer- 
vical nerves. 
Superfcetation, Sq,-per-fs-ta-fon; the impregnati on 
of a female already pregnant. 
Superior, Sq,-pe-ri-or; upper; higher; denoting the 
relative position of parts. 
Supinators, Sq,-pi-na-torz; muscles which turn the 
hand upward. 
Supine, St^-pjn; lying on the back; or the palm of 
the hand turned upwards. 
Suppository, Su-p6z-i-ta-ri; substance introduced 
into the rectum. 
Suppression; Su-pref-on; morbid arrest of some 
natural discharge. 
Suppuration, Sup-yq-ra-jon; production of pus. 
Supra, Sq,-pra; above, a prefix. 
Sura, Sri-ra: the calf of the leg; the fibula. 
Surculus, Sur-ki],-lus; the stem of mosses. 
SuRDlTAS, Siir-di-tas; deafness. 
Surgeon, Sur-jon; one who practices surgery. 
Surgery, Siir-jer-i; art of removing diseases and 
injuries by the hand, by instruments, or topical ap- 
plications. 
Surgical Anatomy, Sur-ji-kal An-at-o-mi; that 
which treats of the relative situation of parts. 
Surinamine, Sur-i-nam-en; a crystalline substance 
obtained from Surinam bark. 
Sus, Sus; a genus of animals; the hog. 
Suspensory, Sus-pen-so-ri; that which suspends. 
Susurus, Sds-yq,-rus; a buzzing noise like that of 
bees; a whisper, or low tone of voice. 
Suture, Sqt-yip-; a junction, or union. 
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MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Sycon, S[ kon; a fruit like a fig. 
Sycosis, Sj-ko-sis; an eruptive disease upon the 
scalp and bearded portion of the face; fig-like 
tubercles. 
Symblepharon, Sim-blef-a-ron; adhesion of the 
eye to the lids. 
Sympathetic, Sim-pa-tet-ik; associated in function, 
action or condition. 
Sympathy, Sim-pa-ti; correspondence between dif- 
ferent organs. 
Symphysis, Sim-fi-sis; a connection of bones by in- 
tervening cartilage or other texture. 
Symphytum, Sim-fi-tum; a genus of plants. 
Svmptom, Sim-tom; a sign of disease. 
Symptomatic, Sim-tom-at-ik; that which is a symp- 
tom of any thing. 
Symptomatology, Sim-to-ma-tol-a-ji; a descrip- 
tion of symptoms. [similarity. 
Syn, Sin; a prefix, signifying union, adhesion, or 
Synarthrosis, Sin-ar-fr6-sis; articulation without 
sensible motion. 
Synchysis, Sin-ki-sis; a confusion of the humors of 
the eye. 
Synchondrosis, Sip-kon-dr6-sis; a species of sym- 
pysis in which one bone is united to another by 
means of an intervening cartilage. 
Synchronous, Sip -kra-nus; occurring in equal time. 
Synclonus, Sin-kl6-nus; shaking-palsy. 
Syncope, Sin-kco-pe; fainting or swooning. 
Syndesmology, Sin-des-m61-o-ji; description of the 
ligaments. [by ligaments. 
Syndesmosis, Sin-des-mo-sis; connection of bones 
Syndesmus, Sin-des-mus; a ligament. 
Synizesis, Sin-i-ze-sis: a closed pupil of the eye. 
Synocha, Sin-a-ka; inflammatory fever. 
Synochus, Sin-o-kus; synocha ending in typhus. 
Synosteology, Sin-os-te-ol-Q-ji; a treatise on the 
joints. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
235 
Synosteotomy, Sin os-te-ot-o-mi; dissection of the 
joints. 
Synovia, Sin-6-vi-a; a fluid lubricating the joints. 
Synovial Glands, Sin-6-vi-al Glandz; situated 
within some joints. 
Synthesis, Sin-tg-sis; recomposition, or combination. 
Synthetismus, Sin-fg-tis-mus; reduction of a frac- 
Syphilis, Sif-i-lis: the venereal disease. [ture. 
Syphiloid, Sif-i-lerd; resembling syphilis. 
Syrigmus, Sir-ig-mus; ringing in the ears. 
Syringe, Sir-inj; an instrument for ejecting fluids. 
Syrinx, Sir-ip ks; a syringe; a fistula. [water. 
Syrupus, Sir-yq-puS; syrup; a solution of sugar in 
Syspasia, Sis-pa-gi-a; spasm. [cles. 
Syssarcosis, Sis-ar-ka-sis; bones connected by mus- 
Systatica, Sis-tat-i-ka; disease simultaneously af- 
fecting different sensorial functions. [system. 
System, Animal, Sis-tem, An'i-mal; the general 
Systemic Circulation, Sis-tem-ik Ser-kq,-la-fon; 
that of the general system, as contra-distinguished 
from the pulmonic. 
Systole, Sis-to-lg; contraction of the heart. 
T. 
Ta.; symbol for columbium. 
T-bandage, T-band-aj; a bandage shaped like the 
letter T. 
Tabacum, Ta-ba-kum: tobacco. 
Tabed, Tab-ed; emaciated. 
Tabella, Ta-bel-a; a lozenge. 
T ^bes, Ta-bgz; wasting of the body. 
" Mesenterioa, - Mes-en-t^r-i-ka; tubercu- 
lous disease of the glands of the mesentery. 
Tabes Dorsalis, - Der-sa-lis; emaciation from ex- 
cess in venery, with weakness and pain in the back 
and limbs. 236 
MEDICAL LEX 'CON. 
Tabula, Tab-yn,-la: a table, or extended surface. 
" Vitrea, - Vit-re-a; internal table of the 
skull. [substance. 
Taoamahaca, Tak-a-ma-hak-a; a resinous aromatic 
Tacca, Tak-a; a genus of East India plants. 
Taciturnity, Tas-i-tiir-ni-ti; prolonged silence. 
Tact us, Tak-tus; the touch. 
Taenia, Te-ni-a: tape-worm. 
" Lata, - La-ta; broad tape-worm. 
" Solium, - S6-li-um; solitary and long 
tape-worm. 
Taliacotian, Tal-i-a-ko-fan; the Italian method of 
rhinoplasty, the flap being taken from the fore- 
Talipa, Tal-i-pa; the mole. [arm. 
Talipes, Tal-i-pez; club-foot. 
Talus, Ta-lus; the ankle. 
Tamarindus, Tam-a-rin-dus; a genus of plants. 
Tamaricus, Tam-ar-i-kus; the tamarix. 
Tamarix, Tam-a-riks; a genus of plants. 
Iampon, Tam-pon; 
Tamponnement, Tan-po-n-mah; 
a plug; pluging. 
Tanacetine, Tan-a-se-ten; a resinous bitter sub- 
stance in tansy. 
Tanacetum, Tan-a-sg-tum; tansy. 
Tanghicine, Tilp-hi-sgn; a crystalline poisonous 
principle obtained from the nuts of the cerbera 
tanghin. 
Tannic Acid, Tan-ik As'id; obtained from oak bark; 
astringent. 
Tapping, Tap-ip; paracentesis: puncture by a trocar 
for emptying dropsical cavities. 
Taraxis, Ta-raks-is: a slight inflammation of the eye. 
Tarsus, Tqr-sus; instep or ankle. 
Tartar Pentium, Tqr-tar Den-Ji-um; concretions 
upon the teeth, deposited from the saliva. 
Tartar, Cream of, - Krem ov; bitartrate of 
potassa. [and potassa. 
Tartar Emetic, - 8-met-ik; tartarized antimony MEDICAL LEXICON. 
237 
Tartaric Acid, Tqr-tar-ik As'id; the vegetable acid 
existing in the cremor tartar; found in grapes, 
and other fruits. 
Tartras, Tqr-tras; a salt formed by the combination 
of tartaric acid with a salifiable base. 
Tar-Water, Tqr-Wo-ter; an infusion of tar. 
Taurine, Te-rgn; a proximate body found in the 
bile. 
Taxis, Taks-is; an operation by which parts are re- 
placed in their natural situation by the hand. 
Taxus Bacoata, Taks-us Ba-kat-a, the European 
yew-tree. 
Te.; symbol for tellurium. 
Tegumentary, Teg-yi^-men-ta-ri; pertaining to the 
integument. 
Tela, Te-la: a web of cloth: a texture of the body. 
" Aranearum, - A-ran-e-a-rum; spiders' 
web; cobweb. 
Tellurium, Tel-yt[-ri-um: a metal. 
Temperament, Tem-per-a-ment; constitutional pe- 
culiarity. 
Tempora, Tem-po-ra; the temples. 
Temporal, Tdm-po-ral; bones, muscles, vessels, 
nerves, &c., of the temples. 
Temulentia, Tem-yn-ldn-Ji-a; drunkenness. * 
Tenaculum, Ten-ak-yq-lum; a hook used by surgeons 
in securing arteries, and by anatomists in dissection. 
Tendon, Ten-don; a white elongated extremity of 
muscles. 
Tendo Achillis, Ten-do A-kil-is; the tendon of 
the gastrocnemii muscles, and attached to the 
heel. 
Tenesmus, Te-nes-mus: pain and difficulty in stool, 
with frequent desire. [tendon. 
Tenotomy, Ten-dt-o-mi; operation of dividing a 
Tensor, Ten-sor; name of certain muscles whose 
office is to extend the part to which they are 
attached. 238 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Tensor Vaginae Femoris, Ten-sor Va-jj-ns Fem- 
or-is; a muscle of the thigh. 
Tent, Tent; a roll of lint or sponge for dilating 
wounds, sinuses, &c. 
Tentaoulum, Ten-tak-yq,-lum; a feeler. 
Tentorium, Ten-t6-ri-um; a membranous partition 
of the brain between the cerebrum and cerebellum. 
Tepid, Tep-id; slightly warm. 
Terbinum, Ter-bi-um; a supposed new metal. 
Tercine, Ter-sen; the innermost covering of the ovule. 
Terebella, Tor-g-bel-a; a trepan. 
Terebinthina, Ter-g-bin-6i-na; turpentine, a resin- 
ous juice from several species of the pine tree. 
Teres, Ter-es; round; cylindrical. 
" Lumbrici, - Liim-bri-sj; a round worm, in- 
festing the intestines. 
Tergum, Ter-gum: the back. 
Ternary, Ter-na-ri; relating to the number three. 
Terra, Ter-a; earth. 
Terrenus, Ter-g-nus; belonging to the earth. 
Tertian, Ter-Jan; fever recurring every third day, 
the interval being forty-eight hours. 
Tertian, Double, -Diib-1: usual type of remittents, 
a paroxysm every day, but differing from each 
othfer, those of alternate days coresponding in time 
and duration. 
Tertium Sal, T^r-Ji-um Sal; a neutral salt. 
Test, Test; a re-agent, used for analysing compounds. 
Testa, Tes-ta: the shell of a moluscous animal. 
Testaceous, Tes-ta-jus; having a shell, or of the 
nature of a shell. 
Testes, Tes-tgz: the testicles. 
Testudo, Tes-tq-dui; a tortoise. 
Tetaninea, Tet-a-nin-g-a: strychnia. 
Tetanus, Tet-a-nus; spasm, with rigidity. 
Tetragonus, Tet-rag-o-nus; four-cornered. 
Tetter, Tet-er; a herpetic eruption. 
Texture, Tekst-yq,r; tissue; membrane; a peculiar 
structure of organs. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Trt.; symbol for thorium. 
Thalaml Nervorum Opticorum, Ral-a-mj Ner-va- 
rum Op-ti-ko-rum; supposed origin of the optic 
nerves in the brain. 
Thalmus, Ral-mus; a part of the brain. 
Thanatos, fian-a-tos; death. 
Thapsia, Rap-si-a; a genus'of plants. 
Thea, Rg-a; the tea-plant. 
Thebaic Tincture, Re-ba-ik Tipkt-yqr; laudanum. 
Thebaina, Rg-ba-g-na; an alkaloid in opium. 
Theca, Re-ku; a sheath; fibrous membrane, envel- 
oping the different structures of the body. 
Thenar, Rg-nar; the palm of the hand. 
Theobroma, He-o-bra-mu; a genus of plants. 
Theobromine, He-o-bro-men; a crystalline substance 
found in cocoa seeds. 
Theory, Re-o-ri; an argument based on the contem- 
plation of numerous facts. 
Therapeia, Rer-a-pg-ya; the healing art. 
Therapeutics, Rer-a-pq^-tiks; knowledge relating 
to the curative action of medicine. 
Theriaoa, Re-ri-a-ka; treacle; melasses. [animals. 
Theriotomy, Rg-ri-ot-o-mi; dissection of the lower 
Therme, Reruns; caloric; heat. 
Thermae, Rer-me; warm baths or springs. [heat. 
Thermoge.n, Rer-mo-jen; the elementary matter of 
Thermometer, Rer-mom-e-ter; a graduated instru- 
ment for measuring temperature, or sensible heat, 
by the expansion of quicksilver or other fluid. 
Thesis, Re-sis; a dissertation on a certain subject. 
Thlaspi, Rhis-pi; a genus of plants. 
Thoracic, Ro-ras-ik: belonging to the chest. 
" Duct, - Dukt; trunk of the absorbents 
and lymphatics. 
Thorax, Ro-raks; the chest. 
Thorina, Ro-rj-na; an earthy oxide. 
Thrix, Rriks; a hair. [thorina. 
Thorinum, Hn-ri-num; a metal, basis of the earth 
Throbbing, Hrob-ip; pulsating pain. 240 
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Thrombus, Rrom-btts; a small tumor which some- 
times arises after bleeding. [mouth. 
Thrush, RruJ; aphtha: sprue; white ulcers of the 
Thus, Rus: juniperus lycia: frankincense; olibanum. 
Thuya, R<6-ya: a genus of plants. 
Thymus Gland, Rj-mus Gland; a gland behind 
the sternum. 
Thyro, Rj-ro; 
Thyreo, Ri-rs-o; 
a prefix denoting connection with 
the thyroid cartilage. 
Thyroid, Ri-rod; resembling a shield. 
" Cartilage, - K^r-til-aj; prominence up- 
on the larynx, pomutn Adami. 
Thyroid Gland, - Gland; lying before the wind- 
pipe, the seat of goitre or Derbyshire neck. 
Ti.; symbol of titanium. 
Tibia, Tib-i-a; large bone of the leg. 
Tibial, Tib-i-al; belonging to the tibia. 
Tibialis Anticus, Tib-i-a-lis An'ti-kus; 
Tibialis Posticus, - P6s-ti-kus; 
muscles of 
the leg. 
Tic Douloureux, Tik-dco-l® rdt>; a French term, sig- 
nifying a painful spasm; neuralgia of the facial 
nerve. 
Tilia, Til-i-a; a genus of plants. 
Tilmus, Til-mus; picking of the bed-clothes. 
Tinca, Tin-ka;' the tench fish. 
Tincal, Tin-kal: crude borax. 
Tinctorius, Tipk-tQ-ri-us; that which dyes. 
Tinctura, Tigk-tq,-ra; a tincture. 
Tincture, Tiykt-yi^r; spirituous or vinous infusion 
of drugs. [tions. 
Tinea, Tin-s-a; porrigo, a genus of cutaneous erup- 
" Capitis, - Kap-i-tis; scald head. 
Tintement, Tin-ta-mqn; tinkling. [the ears. 
Tinnitus Aurium, Tin-i-tus O'ri-um; ringing noise in 
Tisane, Tiz-an; ptisan; a mucilaginous pectoral drink. 
Tissue, TiJ-n: a distinct structure. 
" Mucous; - Mf^-kus; that which invests cav- 
ities that communicate with the external air MEDICAL LEXICON. 
241 
Tissue, Serous, TiJ-q,, Se-rus; that which lines cavi- 
ties not externally open. 
Tissue, Cellular, - Sel-yq-lar; that which connects 
the minute parts of the structure of the body. 
Tissue, Fibrous, - Fj-brus; that which constitutes 
sheaths, capsules, aponeuroses, &c. 
Titanium, Tj-ta-ni-um; metallic basis of titanic acid. 
Titillation, Tit-i-la-jon; tickling. 
Titillicum, Ti-til-i-kum; the arm-pit. 
Titubation, Tit-yq-ba-Jon; restlessness: fidgets. 
Tobacco, Tw-bak-o; nieotiana tabacutn. 
Tokology, Ta-kol-o-ji; science of midwifery. 
Tolerance, T61-er-ans: ability to endure. 
Tolu, To-lq: balsam extracted from a species of fir. 
Toludine: T61-yq-den; an agent obtained from the 
balsam of Tolu. 
Toluifera, Tol-yq-if-er-a; a genus of plants. 
Tomentose, Ta-men-tos; downy; woolly. 
Tone, Ton; the natural and healthy tension of the 
muscular fibre. 
Tonic, Ton-ik; a rigid contraction of the muscles. 
Tonics, Ton-iks; the bitter principle of plants. 
Tonic Spasms, T6n-ik Spaz-mz; permanent rigidity 
of the muscles. 
Tonicity, To-nis-i-ti; elasticity. 
Tonsils, Ton-silz; glands on each side of the throat; 
amygdalae. 
Tonsillitis, Ton-sil-j-tis; inflammation of the tonsils. 
Topical, Top-i-kal; local; applied to the parts. 
Torcular, Ter-kq-lar; a tourniquet. 
" Herophyli, - Hg-rof-i-lj; reservoir of 
the sinuses of the dura mater. 
Tormentilla, Ter-men-til-a; a genus of plants. 
Tormina, Ter-mi-na; griping pains in the bowels. 
Torpor. Ter-por: dullness; inactivity. 
Toricellian Vacuum, Tor-i-sel-yan Vak-yq-um; in 
a barometer at the top of the column of mercury. 
Torsion, Tor-fon; twisting. 242 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Torticollis, Tor-ti-kol-is: wry nock; caput obstipum. 
Tourniquet, Tcor-ni-ka: an instrument often em- 
ployed in amputation for compressing the arteries 
and preventing hemorrhage. [onous rhus. 
Toxicodendron, Toks-i-ko-den-dron; sumach; pois- 
Toxicology, Toks-i-kol-o-ji; description of poisons. 
Toxicum, Toks-i-kum; a poison. 
Trachea, Tra-kg-u; windpipe. 
Tracheal, Tra-ke-al; pertaining to the windpipe. 
Trachitis, Tra-kj-tis; inflammation of the mucous 
membrane lining the trachea. [neck. 
Trachelo, Tra-ks-ko; a prefix; appertaining to the 
Tracheotomy, Tra-kg-dt-a-mi; incision into the 
windpipe. 
Traction, Trak-fon; gradual, steady pulling. 
Tragacanth, Trag-a-kant; an officinal gum. 
Tragacanthine, Trag-a-kan-tsn; proximate principle 
of gum tragacanth. 
Tragicus, Trai-i-kus; a muscle of the ear. 
Tragopogon, Trag-op-o-gon; a genus of plants. 
Tragus, Tra-gus; eminence of the meatus of the ex 
ternal ear. 
Transfusion, Trans-fq-jon; conveying the blood ol 
one animal into the veins of another. 
Translation, Trans-la-fon; metastasis. 
Transcendental Anatomy, Tran-sen-den-tal An- 
at-o-mi; teaches the mode, plan, or model upon 
which the different organs are formed. 
Transpiration, Trans-pi-ra-Jon; the passage of fluid 
outward: exhalation of moisture through the lungs. 
Transplantation, Trans-plan-ta-jon; as in auto- 
plastic surgery. 
Transudation, Trans-yq-da-Jon; fluids passing 
through porous membranes. 
Transversalis, Trans-ver-sa-lis; having a transverse 
direction' certain abdominal and cervical muscles, 
Transversus, Trans-ver-sus; placed across. 
Trap a, Tra-pa; a genus of plants. MEDICAL LEXICON 
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Trapezium, Tra-pe-zi-um; 
Prapezoides, Trap-e-ztfd-gz; 
Trapezius, Tra-pe-zi-us; muscle of the shoulder blade. 
Traumatic, Tro-mat-ik; relating to wounds. 
" Tetanus, - Tet-a-nus; originating in 
wounds. 
Trembles, Trem-blz; milk-sickness. 
Tremor, Tre-mor; trembling. 
bones of the carpus. 
Trepan, Tre-pan; 
Trephine, Tref-in; 
a cylindrical saw; instrument 
for perforating the bones. 
Tresis; Tre-sis; a perforation or wound. 
Tri, Trj; a prefix, meaning three. [stamens. 
Triandria, Trj-an-dri-a; blossoms with three distinct 
Triangularis, Trj-ap-gn-la-ris; triangular. 
Triceps, Trj-seps; three-headed, [eye-lids. 
Trichiasis, Tri-kpa-sis; entropion; inversion of the 
Tricocephalus, Trj-ko-sef-a-lus; the long thread- 
worm. [ciency of hair. 
Triohosis, Trj-k(5-sis; morbid organization or defi- 
Trichuris, Trj-kip-ris; the long hair-worm. 
Tricoma, Trj-k<f>-ma; the plaited hair. 
Tricuspid, Trj-kus-pid; three-pointed. 
Trifid, Trj-fid; three-cleft. 
Trifolium, Trj-f6-li-um; a genus of plants. 
Trifacial, Trj-fa-Jal; fifth pair of nerves. 
Trigastric, Trj-gas-trik; having three bellies. 
Trigemini, Trj-jem-i-nj; the fifth pair of nerves. 
Trioonella, Trig-o-nel-a; a genus of plants. 
Trigonus, Trig-6-nus; three-cornered. 
Trigynia, Tri-gin-i-a; having three pistils. 
Trilobate, Trj-16-bat; three-lobed. 
Trilocular, Trj-lok-yit-lur; three-celled. 
Trinervis, Trj-ner-vis; three-nerved. 
Triosteum, Trj-ds-te-um; a genus of plants. 
Triple Tertian, Trip-1 Ter-jan: two paroxysms 
on one day, and one on the next, day, two on the 
third day and one on the fourth, &c., the paroxysms 
on the alternate days corresponding in duration and 
1 iolence, 244 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Triquetrum, Trj-ks-trum; a triangle. 
Triquetrus, Trj-ke-trus; three-sided. 
Trismus, Tris-mus; lock-jaw. 
" Nascentium, -Na-sen-Ji-um; lock-jaw of 
infants, said by Dr. Sims to result from displace- 
ment of the occiput. 
Trisplanchnic, Trj-splaijk-nik; relating to three or- 
ders of viscera. 
Trisplanchnic Nerve, - Nerv; great sympathetic, 
or ganglionic nerve. 
Triticum, Trit-i-kum; a genus of plants. 
Tritorium, Trj-t6-ri-um; a mortar. 
Triturate, Trit-yq-rat; to rub down in a mortar. 
Trocar. Tro-kqr; an instrument used for tapping. 
Trochanter, Tro-kan-ter; tuberosities on the thigh 
bone. 
Trochisci, Trok-is-J; lozenges. 
Trochlea, Trok-ls-a; a pulley; a kind of cartilagi- 
nous pulley, through which a tendon passes. 
Trochlearis, Trok-le-a-ris; a muscle of the eye. 
Trochoides. Trci-kod-sz; rotating articulation; as 
the radius and ulna. 
Trophe, Tru-fs; food; aliment. [duced. 
Truss. Trus; an instrument for keeping a hernia re- 
Tuba, Td-ba; a tube. 
Tuber, Tq-ber; a rounded prominence. 
Tubercle, Tq-ber-kl; in pathology applied to scrof- 
ulous tumors. 
Tubercul^ Quadragemin^e, Tq-b^r-kq-le Kwod- 
ra-jem-i-ne; four tubercles in the brain above the 
pons varolii, called nates and testes. 
Tubercular Consumption, Tq-ber-kq-lar Con- 
siim-Jon: a scrofulus affection of the lungs. 
Tuberculous Phthisis, Tq-bbr-kq-lus Tj-sis; a 
scrofulus affection of the lungs. 
Tuber Ischii, Tq-ber Is'ki-j; lower part of the ischi- 
um, called os sedentarium. 
Tuberosity, Tq-ber-6s-i-ti; protuberance;projection, MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Tubular, Tq,-bq,-lar; tube-like. 
" Gestation, - Jes-ta-fon; extra-uterine 
foetation, occurring in the fallopian tubes. 
Tubule, Tt^-bq,!; a small tube. 
Tumefaction, Tq,-me-fak-fon; transient swelling. 
Tumid, Tq,-mid; swollen; distended. 
Tumor, Tipmor; a morbid circumscribed enlargement, 
whether adipose, atheromatous, steatomatous, sar- 
comatous, medullary, mammary, tubereulated, mas- 
toid, pancreatic, sarcoma, carcinomatous, melicer- 
ous, vascular, encephaloid or encysted. 
Tungsten, Tuq-sten; a rare metal. 
Tungstic Acid, Tup-stik As'id; yellow powder ob- 
tained from the tungstate of lime. 
Tunic, Tt^nik: a coat, or membranous covering. 
Tunica Adnata, Ti^-nik-a Ad-na-ta; lining mem- 
brane of the eye-lids. 
Tunica Albuginea Testis, - Al-bq,-jin-e-a Tes- 
tis; fibrous envelope of the testes. 
Tunica Arachnoides, - Ar-ak-nthl-ez; membrane 
covering the brain. 
Tunicatus, Tq,-nik-a-tus; covered with an envelope. 
Turbinate, Tiir-bi-nat; shaped like a top. 
Turbinated Bones, Tdr-bi-nat-ed Banz; spongiosa 
inferiora in the nostrils. 
Turgesence, Tur-jes-ens; active conjestion. 
Turgid, Ttir-jid; swollen. 
Turmeric, Tur-mer-ik; root of Curcuma longa. 
Turner's Cerate, Ttir-nerz Se-rat; ointment made 
with carbonate of zinc. 
Turning, Ttirn-ig; version of the foetus, by bringing 
down the feet. 
Turpeth Mineral, Tdr-pet Min-er-al; subsulphate 
of mercury. 
Turunda, Tu-rdn-da; a tent. 
Tussilago, Tus-i-la-ga; a genus of plants. 
Tussis, Tiis-is; cough. 
Convulsive, - Kon-viil-siv; whooping cou'jh. 246 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Tussis Humid, Tiis-is Hr[-mid; common or catarrhal 
cough. [toration. 
Tussis Sicca, - Sik-a; dry cough, without expec- 
Tutenag, Tut-en-ag; zinc. 
Tutia, Tt^-ji-a; tutty; an impure oxide of zinc. 
Tympanites, Tim-pan-j-tez; abdominal distension. 
Tympanitis, Tim-pan-j-tis; inflammation of the 
membrana tympani of the ear. 
Tympanum, Tim-pa-num; drum of the ear. 
Typha, Tj-fa; a genus of plants. 
Typhoid, "Tj-ferd; resembling typhus; a low fever. 
Typhomania, Tj-fo-ma-ni-a; low, muttering deliri- 
um, with stupor. 
Typhus, Tj-fus; a congestive and malignant fever. 
Typic, Tip-ik: characterized by periodicity. 
Tyremesis, Tir-em-e-sis; vomiting of curdy matter. 
Tyriasis, Tir-j-a-sis; elephantiasis. 
Tyroma, Tir-c5-ma; a cheese-like tumor. 
u. 
U., symbol for uranium. 
Ula, Yii-la; the gums. [soft part. 
Ulcer, Ul'ser; a purulent solution of continuity of the 
Ulceration, Ul-ser-a-jon; the formation of an ulcer. 
Ulcus, Ul'sus; an ulcer. 
Ulitis, Yi|-lj-tis; inflammation of the gums. 
Ulmin, Ul'min; old name for ulmie acid. 
Ulmus, Ul'mus; the elm. 
" Americana, - A-mer-i-ka-na; slippery elm. 
Ulna, Ul'na; under bone of the forearm. 
Ulnar, Ul'nar; belonging to the ulna. 
Uloncus, Ul-dn-kus; a swelling of the gums. 
Ulokrhagia, Ul-o-ra-ji-a; bleeding from the gumsu 
Ulva, Ul'va; a genus of sea-weeds. 
Umbel, Um'bel; a species of infloresence. 
Umbelule, Um'be-hV; a little umbel. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Umbilical, Um-bil-i-kal; of the navel. 
" Cord, - Kerd; the navel string, con- 
necting the foetus in utero to the placenta, and thus 
uniting it to the mother. 
Umbilicus, Um-bil-i-kus; the navel. 
Uncia, Un'/i-a; an ounce; weight or measure. 
Unciform, Un'si-form: hook-like; a bone of the wrist. 
Uncus, Up'kus; a hook. 
Undulation, Un-di^-la-jon; fluctuation; wavy. 
Unguent, Up'gwent; 
Unguentum, Up-gwen-tum; 
an ointment. 
Unguis, Un'gwis; a nail. 
Ungulate, Un'gq,-lat; shaped like a nail. 
Unicus, Y4-ni-kus; single. 
Unilatent, Yn-ni-la-tent; on one side. [cavity. 
Unilocular, Yq,-ni-ldk-yq,-lar; having one cell 01 
Univalve, Yt[-ni-valv; one-valved. 
Unoculus, Yq-nok-yn-lus; having but one eye. 
Upas, Yi],-pas; a poison tree of Java. 
Urachus, Yq,-rak-us; the fibrous chord, extending 
from the bladder to the umbilicus. 
Uraemia, Yii-ra-8-mi-a; excess of urea in the blood. 
Uragium, Yq,-ra-ji-um; the apex of the heart. 
Uraniscoplasty, Yri-ran-is-ko-plas-ti; an operation 
for restoring the soft palate. 
Uraniscus, Yn-ran-is-kus; the palate. 
Uranium, Yq-ra-ni-um; a rare metal. 
Urate, Yq,-rat; lithate; compound of uric or lithic 
acid with a salifiable base. 
Urceolate, Ur'se-o-lat; shaped like a jug. 
Urea, Yl^-re-a; organic principle of the urine. 
Urechysis, Ytp-re-kj-sis; effusion of urine into the 
cellular tissue. [the skin. 
Uredo, Y^-re-do; an itching or burning sensation of 
Uresis, Yq,-re-sis; urination. [bladder. 
Ureter, Yi^-re-ter; canal between, the kidney and 
Ureteritis, Yq,-re-ter-j-tis; inflammation of the 
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Urethra, Yij,-rt-tra; canal from the bladder, by 
which the urine passes off. 
Urethra Orificium, Yrprs-trg Or-i-fij-i-um; 
" Meatus, - Mg-a-tus; 
mouth of the urethra; in the female found just be- 
neath the clitoris. [thra. 
Urethritis, Yn-rg-trj-tis; inflammation cf the ure- 
" Venerea, - Ven-g-rg-a; the clap; 
gonorrhoea. [the urethra. 
Urethrophraxis, Yq,-re-trc>-fraks-is; obstruction of 
Urethroplasty, Y^-rg-tro-plas-ti; restoration of the 
urethra by autoplasty. 
Urethrorhagia, Yu-re-tro-ra-ji-d; a discharge of 
blood from the urethra. 
Uretic, Yq-r^t-ik; diuretic. 
Urias, Yq,-rj-as; the urethra. 
Uric, Yt^-rik; appertaining to the urine. 
" Acid, - As'id; lithic acid. 
Urinal, Yq-rin-al; vessel receiving the urine. 
Urine, Yf[-rin; fluid secreted by the kidneys. 
Urinometer. Yq,-ri-n6m-e-ter; an instrument for 
measuring the specific gravity of urine. 
Urinous, Yu-rin-us; resembling urine. 
Urocrisia, Yq-na-kriJ-i-a; opinion formed by the 
examination of urine. [urine. 
Urodialysis, Yt{-ro-di-al-i-sis; a suppression of the 
the 
Uroglauclne, Vipra-gle-sgn; ( 
Uroxanthine, Yq,-r6ks-an-ten; 
Urrhodine, Ur'o-den; 
pigtnents fouud in 
diseased urine by 
Heller. 
Ukon, Yt^-ron: the urine. 
Uronology, Yq-ron-61-o-ji; a treatise on the urine. 
Uropoietic, Yn-ro-per-et-ik; that which favors the 
secretion of urine. 
Urorrhagia, Ur-o-ra-ji-a; diabetis. 
Uroses, Yi^-r^-sgz; diseases of the urinary organs. 
Uroscopia, Yit-j-G>-sk6-pi-a; inspection of the urine 
for diagnostic purposes. [taining a fat. 
Urostealith, i q,-na-ste-a-lif); a renal calculus con- MEDICAL LEXICON. 
249 
Urtioa, Ur'tika; a genus of plants; the common 
stinging nettle. 
Urticaria, Ur-ti-ka-ri-a: nettle-rash. 
Urtication, Ur-ti-ka-fon; flagellation with nettles; 
one method of counter-irritation. 
Usnea, Us'ne-a; a lichen found on the skull. 
Usquebaugh, Us'kwg-be; whiskey. 
Ustion, Ust'yon; a burn. 
Uterine, Yi^-ter-en; appertaining to the womb. 
Utero-Gestation, Xq,-te-ra Jes-ta-Jon; pregnancy. 
Uterus, Yr[-ter-us; the womb. 
Utriculus, Yi^-trik-yn-lus; a bottle; a little bag. 
Uva, Y^-va; an unripegrape; a tumor resembling a 
grape. [dried grape. 
Uva Passa Major, - Pas-a Ma-jor; a raisin, or 
" " Minor, Mj-nor; the dried currant. 
" Ursi, - Ur'sj; bear-berry. [the iris. 
Uvea, Yr[-VE-a; black pigment on the back part of 
Uvula, Yii-vq,-la; the pendulous body behind the 
soft palate. 
Uvulitis, Yq,-vq,-l[-tis; inflammation of the uvula. 
V. 
V., symbol for vanadium. 
Vaccination, Vak-si-na-Jon; insertion of cow-pox 
virus under the cuticle, as a prophylactic against 
the contagion of variola, or small-pox. 
Vaccinio Acid, Vak-sin-ik As'id; a fatty acid ob- 
tained from butter. 
Vaccinium Myrtillus, Vak-sin-i-um Mer-til-us; 
myrtle-berry. 
Vaccinum, Vak-si-num; a genus of plants. 
Vacuum, Vak-yq,-um; an empty space. 
Vagina, Va-jj-na; a sheath; the passage from the 
labia pudendi to the uterus. [sheath. 
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MEDICAL LEXICGN. 
Vaginans, Va-jj-nanz; sheathing. 
Vaginatus, Vaj-i-na-tus; sheathed. 
Vaginitis, Vaj-i-nj-tis; inflammation of the vagina. 
Vagitus, Va-jj-tus; squalling; the cry of a new-born 
babe. 
Vagus Nervus, Va-gus Nbr-vus; the pneumogastrio 
nerve; par vagum. 
Valerian, Va-18-ri-an; a genus of plants*. 
Valerianic Acid, Va-le-ri-an-ik As'id; an acid 
found in the oil of valerian. 
Valetudinarian, Val-e-tq-di-na-ri-an; an invalid; 
one in feeble health. 
Valgus, Val-gus; bandy-legged. 
Vallum, Val-um; the eye-brow. 
Valves of the Heart, Valvz ov de Hqrt; eusta- 
chian, tricuspid, and mitral. 
Valves of the Aorta, Valvz ov de H-er-ta; 
" Pulmonary Artery, - Pul-ma-na- 
ri flr'ter-i; are each three in number; and called sig- 
moid, or semilunar. 
Valves of the Veins, - Vanz; are very numerous, 
and found in the veins of the head, trunk, and limbs, 
in the two venae cavae, and the vena azygos, and are 
either single, double, or triple. 
ValvultE Conniventes, Val-vq-le Kon-i-v^n-tez; 
folds upon the mucous membrane of the bowels. 
Vanadium, Van-a-di-um; a metal. 
Vaporization, Va-por-i-za-Jon; corlversion of a flu- 
id into vapor, either by heat, or evaporation at or- 
dinary temperatures. 
Vapor, Va-por; a highly expanded liquid, differing 
from gas in that it is condensable by cold and pres- 
sure. 
Vaporariam, Va-po-ra-ri-am; a vapor bath. 
Vapors, Va-porz; vulgar name for melancholy or 
hypochondriasis. 
VareC, Va-rek; kelp; the ashes of sea-weed. 
Varices, Var-i-sez; the plural of varix. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
251 
Varicella, Var-i-s61-a; chicken-pox. 
Variciformis, Var-i-si-fer-mis; resembling a varix. 
Varicocele, Var-i-ko-sel; morbid enlargement of 
the vessels of the scrotum. 
Varicose, Var-i-kos; resembling varix. 
Variola, Va-ri-6-la; small-pox; a contagious pustu- 
lar fever, divided into distinct and confluent. 
Varioloid; Va-ri-o-lud; modified small-pox; a mild 
form of small-pox, often occurring after vaccination. 
Varix, Va-riks; morbid dilatation of a vein, analogous 
to aneurism in the arteries. 
Varus, Va-rus; a pimple on the face. 
Varus, Va-rus; that variety of club-foot, consisting 
of abnormal extension with abduction, the toes be- 
ing turned inward; talips varus; inversion. 
Varvioite, Vqr-vi-sjt; a native oxide of manganese. 
Vas Vas; a vessel. 
" Deferens, - Def-er-ens; large excretory duct 
of the testis. [tube. 
Vas Deferens Mulieris, - Mi^-li-e-ris; Fallopian 
Vasa, Va-sa; vessels. [artery. 
" Brevia, - Brg-vi-a; branches of the splenic 
" Lactea, - Lak-tg-a; chyliferous vessels. 
" VasoruM; - Va-sa-rum; minute nutrient ves- 
sels which supply the coats of the arteries and veins. 
Vascular, Vas-kq,-lar; belonging to the vessels. 
" System, - Sis-tem; includes the heart, 
arteries, veins, capillaries, and lymphatics. 
Vastus Externus, Vas-tus Eks-t^r-nus; 
Lnternus, - In-t^r-nus; 
Vault of the Cranium, Volt ov de Kra-ni-um; up- 
per concavity of the skull. 
Vault of the Palate,- Pal-at; roof of the mouth. 
Vegetarianism, Vej-g-ta-ri-an-iz-m; living upon 
vegetable food. [or nutrition. 
Vegetative, Vej-g-ta-tiv; having relation to growth, 
Vehicle, Ve-hi-kl; any menstruum for the exhibi- 
tion of medicines. 
muscles of 
the thigh. 252 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Vein, Van; a long, membranous canal, which return! 
the blood to the heart. 
Veins, Systematic, -• Sis-tem-at-ik; vessels which 
carry dark blood, and return it to the heart. 
Veins, Pulmonic, - Pul-mon-ik; differ from the 
systemic, in carrying the red blood, after it has 
been de-carbonated by respiration, and returning it 
to the heart. 
Velum, Vg-lum; soft palate. 
Vena, Vg-na; vein. 
Vena Cava Descendens, Vg-na Ka-va De-sen-dens; 
" Ascendens, - A-sen-dens; 
superior and inferior great veins, which return the 
blood to the heart, after it has performed its office 
in the systemic circulation. 
Vena Porta, Vg-na Por-ta: large vein of the liver, 
running along the groove of that organ, and formed 
by the splenic and •superior mesenteric veins. 
Venesection, Ven-g-sek-Jon; bleeding from a vein 
by puncturing. 
Venenatus, Ven-g-na-tus; poisonous. 
Venenum, Ven-g-num; poison. [course. 
Venereal, Ven-g-rg-al; belonging to sexual inter- 
" Disease,- Di-zgz; including both syph- 
ilis and gonorrhoea, as conventionally understood, 
but strictly the former only. 
Venery, Ven-er-i; sexual indulgence. 
Venom, Ven-om; poison. 
Venous, Vg-nus; pertaining to a vein. 
Venter, Ven-ter; the belly. 
Ventilation, Ven-ti-la-Jon; the act of renewing the 
air. 
Ventricosus; Ven-tri-k6-sus; distended. 
Ventricles, Ven-tri-klz; cavities in the brain, and 
in the heart. 
Ventricular, Ven-trik-yq,-lar; relating to small cav- 
ities. [ity. 
Ventriculus, Ven-trik-yq,-lus; the stomach; a cav- MEDICAL LEXICON. 
253 
Ventriloquism, Ven-tril-a-kwiz-m; art of modula- 
ting the voice, so as to appear to come from a dis- 
ta nee. 
Venula, Ven-yq-la; a small vein. 
Venus. Vg-nus; copper. 
Veratrum, Vg-ra-trum; a genus of plants. 
Alba, - Al'ba; White Helebore. 
Viride, - Vir-i dg; Amer. Helebore. 
Veratria, Vg-ra-tri-a; 
Veratrina, Vg-ra-trj-na; 
the alkaloid found in the 
veratrum, sabadilla, col- 
chicurn, &c. 
Verbascum, Ver-bas-kum; a genus of plants. 
Verbena, Ver-bg-na; a genus of plants. 
Verdigris, Vbr-di-gris; impure acetate of peroxide 
of copper. [and grapes. 
Verjuice, Ver-jqs; an acid liquor from green apples 
Vermes, Ver-mez; worms. 
Verminous, Ver-min-us; infested with worms. 
Vermiform, Ver-mi-form: like a worm. 
Vermifuge; Ver-mi-fqj; an anthelmintic. 
Vermination, Ver-mi-na-fon; parasitic animalculre 
in the skin. 
Veryuca, Ver-yq-ka; a wart. 
Version, Ver-Jon; turning the foetus, and delivering 
by the feet. 
Vertebrae, Ver-tg-brg: bones of the spinal column; 
seven cervical, twelve dorsal, and five lumbar. 
Vertebral /Vrtery, Ver-te-bral Hr'ter-i; first branch 
of the subclavian, and passing through perforations 
in the cervical vertebrae to the brain. 
Vertebral Nerve,- Nerv, the trisplanchnic. 
Vertebrata, Ver-tg-bra-ta; having a spine; one of 
the primary divisions of animals. 
Vertex, Ver-teks: crown of the head. 
Vertical, Ver-ti-kal; perpendicular. 
Verticillus. Ver-ti-sil-us; a whorl. 
Verticisos. Ver-ti-sj-sos; the parietal bone. 
Vertigo, Ver-ti-go, giddiness, dizziness. 254 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Verumontanum, Ver-yiX-mon-ta-num; caput gallin- 
aginis; eminence in the urethra, near the ductus 
ejaculatoris. [ness. 
Vesani?e, Ves-a-ni-g; diseases accompanied by mad- 
Vesica, Ves-i-ka; a bladder. 
" Biliaria, - Bil-i-a-ri-a; gall bladder. 
" Bellis, - Fel-is; the gall bladder. 
" Natatoria, - Na-ta-tw-ri-a; the air-blad- 
der of fishes. 
Vesica Urinaria,-Yq,-ri-na-ri-a; urinary bladder. 
Vesical, Ves-i-kal; appertaining to the bladder. 
Vesicant, Ves-i-kant; 
Vesicatory, Ves-i-ka-ta-ri; 
producing blisters. 
Vesicle, Ves-i-kl; a bladder; a blister. 
Vesicles, Graaffian, Ves-i-klz, Gra-af-i-an; small 
cysts found in the ovaria. 
Vesico-Vaginal, V^s-i-ka-Vaj-i-nal; fistula, be- 
tween the bladder and vagina. 
Vesicular Semin ales, Vg-sik-yi],-lg; Sem-i-na-lgz; 
seminal canals. 
Vesicular, Vg-sik-yi|-lar; sounds of respiration mad« 
by the passage of air through the pulmonary vesicle. 
Vespa, Vds-pa; a genus of insects. 
Vessel, Ves-el: a tubular canal. 
Vestibule, V6s-ti-bq,l; in the internal ear; also be- 
tween the nymphae of the vulva. 
Vestitus, Vds-ti-tus; clothing. [Andes. 
Veta, Vg-ta; a peculiar head-ache, common in the 
Veterinary, Vet-er-i-na-ri; relating to beasts of bur- 
den. 
Via, Vpa; way, or passage. 
Viability, Vj-a-bil-i-ti; capacity for life, as in the 
new-born foetus. 
Viable, Vj-a-bl; applied to the new-born infant to 
express capacity for sustaining extra uterine exist- 
ence. 
Vijs Lacrymales, Vj-g Lak-ri-ma-lgz; tear duets. 
Vibex, Vj-beks; a large purple spot under the skin. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
255 
Vibices, Vi-bj-sez; purple spots under the skin, in 
malignant fevers. 
Vibriones, Vib-ri-6-nez; minute animalcules. 
Vibrissas, Vi-bris-e; hairs growing within the nostrils. 
Viburnine, Vj-bur-ngn; principle of viburnum. 
Viburnum, Vj-biir-num; high cranberry. 
Vici a, Vif-i-a: a genus of plants. 
Vidian Canal; Vid-i-an Ka-nal; pterygoid canal, in 
the os petrosa. 
Vidian Nerve, - Nerv; portion of the fifth pair. 
Vigilance, Vij-i-lans: continued wakefulness. 
Villus, 
Villous, 
Vil-us; shaggy; applied to the velvet-like 
fibres of the mucous membrane. 
Vina Medicata, Vj-na Med-i-ka-ta; medicated 
wines. 
Vinca, Vin-ka; a genus of plants. 
Vinem, Vj-nem; a slender, flexible twig. 
Vinum, Vj-num; wine; fermented juice of the grape. 
Viola, Vj-o-la; a genus of plants. 
" Odorata, - Q-dor-a-ta; sweet violet; a del- 
icate test or chemical reagent. 
Violin a, Vj-o-le-na; an alkaloid, analogous to eme- 
tena obtained from ipecacuanha. 
Virgatus, Ver-ga-tus; rod-shaped. 
Virgula, Ver-gi^-la; the penis. 
Virility, Ver-il-i-ti; manhood; adult age. 
Virus, Vj-rus; poison; contagion. 
Vis, Vis; power. 
Vis a Tergo, Vis a Ttjr-ga; force from behind; ap- 
plied to the impulse given to the current of blocd 
in the arteries by the heart's systole. 
Viscera, Vis-g-ru; internal organs of the body. 
Visceral, Vis-er-al; relating to a viscus. 
Viscidity, Vis-id-i-ti; thick; glutinous. 
Viscum, Vis-kum; a genus of parasitical plants. 
" Album, - Al'bum; misleto. 
Viscus, Vis-kus; a bowel; an organ within the oav« 
ities of the body. 256 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Visits, Vj-sus; vision. 
Vita, Vj-ta; life. 
" Propria, - Pr6-pri-a; peculiar vitality in the 
different organs, adapting them to their several 
functions. 
Vital, Vj-tal; connected with life. 
Vital Organs, Vptal Or'ganz; those which are es- 
sential to life. 
Vitelline, Vj-tel-en; yellow or orange color. 
Vitellus Ovi, Vj-tel-us Q'vj; yolk of an egg. 
Vitex, Vj-teks; a genus of plants. 
Vitis, Vj-tis; the grape. 
Vitreous Humor, Vit-rs-us Hq-mor; a glass-like 
transparent body, occupying the gljbe of the eye, 
and enveloped in the hyaloid membrane. 
Vitrification, Vit-ri-fi-ka-Jon; conversion of silex, 
Ac., into glass. 
Vitriol, Vit-ri-ol; compounds of sulphuric acid with 
iron, copper, or zinc, and called green, blue, or white 
vitriol. [phate of potash. 
Vitriolated Tartar, Vit-ri-o-lat-ed Tqr-tur; sul- 
Vitriolic Acid, Vit-ri-61-ik As'id; sulphuric acid. 
Vitrum, Vj-trum: glass. 
Vitrum Antimonii, - An-ti-m6-ni-j; glass of 
antimony. 
Vittatus, Vi-ta-tus; spotted. 
Viverra, Viv-er-a; a genus of quadrupeds. 
Viviparous, Vj-vip-a-rus; an animal that brings 
forth live young. [surgery. 
Vivisection, Viv-i-sek-Jon; cutting living parts; 
Vivus, Vj-vus; living. 
Vol a, Vo-la; the palm of the hand. 
Volatile, V61-a-til; diffusible. 
Volsella, Vol-sel-a: a probang. 
Voltaic Pile, Vol-ta-ik Pjl; a galvanic apparatus. 
Voltameter, Vol-ta-me-ter; an instrument for 
measuring the galvanic current. 
Volubile, V61-yq-bil; twining MEDICAL LEXICON. 
257 
Voluntary, Vol-un-ta-ri; relating to the will. 
Volvulus, V61-vq,-lus; ileac passion. 
Vomer, V6-mer; bone of the nose; posterior part of 
the septum narium. 
Vomica, Vom-i-ka: abscess in the lungs. 
Vomiturition, Vom-i-tq,-riJ-on; retching. 
Vox, Voks; the voice. 
" Abscissa, - Ab-sis-a; a loss of voice. 
Vulpis Morbus, Vtil-pis Mer-bus; alopecia; falling 
of the hair. 
Vulnus, Vul-nus; a wound. 
Vulva, Vtil-va; the female pudendum. 
w. 
W.; symbol for tungsten. 
Waistcoat, Straight, Wast-kot, Strat; a strong 
coat with long sleeves, and fastening behind; used 
to restrain maniacs. 
Wart, Wert; verrucca; an induration and elevation 
of the cuticle. 
Wash, Woj; a lotion. [by water. 
Water-Cure, We-ter-Kiy; the treatment of disease 
Weaning, Wen-ip; final separation of the infant 
from the breast. [web. 
Web, Web; term applied to tissues that resemble a 
Weights, iVrOMic, Wats, A-tom-ik; definite propor- 
tions in chemical combinations. 
Weld, Weld; woad; reseda luteola. 
Wen, Wen; an indolent or encysted tumor, usually 
sebaceous. 
Wharton s Duct, Hwer-tonz Dukt; the excretory 
duct of the submaxillary gland. 
Wheal, Hwei; an elevation of the skin like that 
following a sharp stroke from a rod. 
Wit elk, Hwelk; a small tubercle which does not 
suppurate. 258 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Whey, Hwa; fluid part of milk separated from the 
curd or coagulum; serum lactis. 
White Swelling, Hwjt Swel-ip; a disease of the 
bones and larger voints; scrofulous. 
Whites, Hwits; vulgar name for fluor albus. 
Whitlow, Ilwit-lo; abscess of the ends of the 
fingers. 
Whooping-Cough, Hc6p-ip-Kef; pertussis. 
Wo ad, Wod, weld; reseda luteola. 
Wolffian Bodies, Wtalf-i-an Bod-iz; false kidneys 
found in the embryo. 
Woods, Wudz; name applied to sarsaparilla, guia- 
cuin, sassafras, and mezereon. 
Woolfe's Apparatus, Wulfs Ap-a-ra-tus; machine 
for impregnating water with carbonic acid gas. 
Woorari, Wa>-ra-rj; the Ourari poison, obtainel 
from the strychnos toxifera, of Guayana, and as is 
supposed also from other plants. 
Worm-Seed, Wurm-Sed; artemisia santonica. 
Wort, Wurt; an infusion of malt. 
Wormiana Os, Wur-mi-a-na Os; small bone found 
in the cranial sutures. 
Wound, Wond; a solution of continuity by violence, 
whether incised, lacerated, contused, punctured, 
poisoned, or gun-shot. 
Wrench, Renq: a sprain, or subluxation. 
Wrist, Rist; carpus, comprising eight bones. 
Wry Neck, Rj Nek; torticollis; caput obstipum; con- 
traction of one sterno-cleido-mastoideus muscle. 
X. 
Xalappa, Xal-ap-a; jalap. 
Xanthic Acid, Zan-tik As'id; an oily acid discov- 
ered by Zeise. 
Xanthic Oxide, - Oks'id; a species of calculus. 
Xanthine, Zan ten; a yellow coloring matter of 
madder. MEDICAL TiEXICON. 
259 
Xanthium, Zan-ti-um; a genus of plants. 
Xanthochymus Ovaliformis, Zan-to kj-mus Q-va- 
li-fer-mis; one of the trees yielding gamboge. 
Xanthogen, Zan-lo-jen; radical of hydroxanthio 
acid, forming yellow compounds. 
Xanthohasmatine, Zan-to-he-ma-tsn; modified 
haematine of a yellow color. 
Xanthoproteic Acid, Zan-t®-pr6-te-ik As'id; ob- 
tained from fibrine by nitric acid. 
Xanthophyll, Zan-tto-fil; yellow coloring matter 
of autumnal leaves. 
Xanthopsia, Zan-top-si-a; yellow vision; jaundiced. 
Xanthorrhiza, Zan-for-j-za; a genus of plants. 
Xanthos, Zan-fos; yellow. [ylum. 
Xanthoxilin, Zan-toks-i-lin; oleo-r.esin of xanthox- 
Xanthoxylum Fraxineum, Zan-t6ks-i-lum Fraks- 
i-ne-um; prickly-ash. 
XERAStA, Ze-ra-fi-a; a disease of the hair. 
Xerophthalmia, Ze-rof-tal-mi-a; dry inflammation 
of the eyes. [the sternum 
Xiphoid, Zj-ferd; sword-like; ensiform cartilage of 
Xylite, Zj-ljt; a volatile alcoholic liquid, obtained 
from pyroxylic spirit. 
Xyloaloes, Zj-lo-al-o-sz: Lignum aloes. 
Xyloidine, Zj-ltr-den; a product of the action of 
nitric acid on starch. 
Xylostroma Gigantwm, Zj-los-tro-ma Jj-gan-ji- 
um; the fungus found in the cracks of oak trees. 
Y. 
/.; symbol for yttrium. 
Fam, Yam; Dioscorea alata. 
Yarrow, Yar-o; Achillea millefolium. 
Yawning, Yen-ip; oscitation; gaping. 
Yaws, Yez; framboesia; warts like mulberries upon 
the bcdy, a disease peculiar to the African race. 260 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Yeast, Ygst; fermentum; a scum formed during the 
vinous fermentation of vegetable juices, and decoc- 
tions used in producing fermentation. 
Yellow Fever, Yel-o Fg-ver; epidemic bilious re- 
mittent fever of malignant character, chiefly prev- 
alent in hot or tropical climates. 
Yel'low Wash, - WoJ; made by adding two grains 
of corrosive sublimate to an ounce of lime-water. 
Ysambra, Is-am-bra; a Spanish poison. 
Yttria, It'ri-q,; oxide of yttrium. 
Y^ttrium, It'ri-um; metallic basis of the earth yttria. 
Yucca, Yiik-a; a genus of plants. 
Y.wer-a, Wj-wer-a; a spirit distilled in the Sand- 
which Islands from the Tee-root, after it has been 
baked, pounded, and fermented. 
z. 
Zaccharlm, Zak-a-rum; sugar. 
Zaointha, Za-sin-ia; a genus of plants. 
Zafferan, Zaf-er-an; Crocus sativus. 
Zaffre. Zaf-r; impure oxide of cobalt. 
Zamia, Za-mi-a; a species of plants furnishing the 
Florida arrow root. 
Zanna, Zan-a; a kind of American bole. 
Zarza, Z<jr-za; sarsaparilla. 
Zea, Zg-a; a genus of plants. 
Zea Mays, Zg-a Maz; Indian corn. 
Zedoaria, Zg-da-a-ri-a; an inferior kind of ginger. 
Zeine, Zg-gn; an albuminous body found in corn. 
Zema, Ze-ma; decoction. 
Zenicon, Zen-i-kon; a Keltic poison used for poison- 
ing arrows. [of reptiles. 
Zenodon, Zs-n®-don; a genus of fishes; and a genus 
Zeolite, Zg-o-ljt; name of a family of minerals in- 
cluding prenite, apophylite, cubisite, or analcime, 
harmotome, laumonite, dipyre, natralite, and wav- 
ellite. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
261 
Zerna, Zer-na: an ulcerated impetigo. 
Zero, Ze-ro; the beginning of any scale. 
Zibethum, Zj-bg-tum; the civet. 
Zimone, Zima-ng; that part of gluten which is in- 
soluble in alcohol. . 
Zimosis, Zj-ma-sis; an epidemic or contagious affeo- 
tion. 
Zimotic, Zj-mot-ik; epidemic or contagious. 
Zino, Ziyk; a metal. 
Zinci Chloridum, Ziyk-j Kl<5-ri-dum; the salt 
mostly used to destroy cancerous and other morbid 
growths; an antiseptic. 
Zinci Sulphas, - Sul-fas; a styptic salt of zinc, 
used as an emetic, and a mild caustic application. 
Zincoid, Ziyk-tfd; like zinc. 
Zincum, Ziyk-um; zinc. 
Zingiber, Zin-ji-ber; ginger; a genus of plants. 
Zingiberine, Zin-jib-er-gn; piperoid; a syrupy 
mass obtained from ginger. 
Zingritis, Zin-gri-tis; a stone resembling glass, sup- 
posed by the ancients to possess rare medicinal prop- 
erties. 
Zircon, Zer-kon; a mineral found in Ceylon. 
Zirconia, Zer-ka-ni-a; oxide of the metal zirconium. 
Zirconite, Zer-kon-jt; a variety of zircon. [nia. 
Zirconium, Zer-ko-ni-um; the metallic base of zirco- 
Zizania, Zi-za-ni-a; a genus of plants. 
" Aquatioa, - A-kwat-i-ka; wild rice. 
Zizyphum, Ziz-i-fum; jujube. 
Zn., symbol for zinc. 
Zoanthropia, Zo-an-tra-pi-a; a monomania in 
which the patient thinks himself changed to an 
animal. 
Zoaria, Zo-a-ri-a; insomnia; sleeplessness. 
Zoe, Za-e; life. 
Zoiatria, Zo-i-a-tri-a; 
Zoolasis, Zo-61-a-sis; 
the veterinary art 
Zona, Z6-na; a zone, or belt. 262 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Zone, Zon; shingles; herpetic circle round the body. 
Zoochyma, Zdf-Q-kj-ma; animal chemistry. 
Zoocyst, Z6-a-sist; a hydatia. 
Zoogenesis, Zo-o-jen-e-sis; history of the develop- 
ment and growth of animals. 
Zoology, Zo-ol-o-ji; science of animals. 
Zoon, Z<5-on; an animal. 
Zoonic, Zo-on-ik; appertaining to animal substance. 
Zoonomia, Zo-o-n6-mi-a; laws of organic life. 
Zoophyte, Z6-Q-fjt; an animal of a low organization. 
Zootic Acid, Zo-dt-ik As'id; hydrocyanic acid. 
Zootomy, Zo-dt-a-mi; comparative anatomy. 
Zr., symbol for zirconium. 
Zulapium. Ztt-la-pi-um; a julep. 
Zygoma, Zj-go-ma; the arch or yoke formed by the 
conjunction of the zygomatic processes of the malar 
and temporal bones. 
Zygomatic, Zj-go-mat-ik; belonging to the zygoma. 
Zymic Acid, Zim-ik As'id; lactic acid. 
Zymology, Zj-mol-o-ji; a treatise on fermentation. 
Zymome, Zj-mom; zimono. gbbBitba. 
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN PRESCRIPTIONS, 
Together with the Original Terms and Phrases, 
translated into English. 
A; aa; or ana; of each ingredient. 
Abdom., Abdomen; the belly. 
Abs. febre., Absente febre; in the absence of fever. 
Ace., Accurate; with accuracy. 
Add., Acidates; sour or sharp. 
A cm., Acme; the hight of the fever. 
Ad. add., Adde et addantur; add. 
" Addendus; to be added. 
" Addendo; by adding. 
Ad. def. Animi., Ad defectionem animi; to fainting. 
Ad 2 vic., Ad duas vices; at twice taking. 
Ad gr. add., Ad gratum aciditatem; to aq agreeable 
sourness. 
Ad lib., Ad libitum; at pleasure. 
Admov., Admove; apply. 
" Admoveatur; | 
" Admoveantur;j 
Ad redd, prase., Ad recidivium prmcavendum; to 
prevent a relapse. 
Adst. febre, Adstante febre; when the fever is on. 
Aggred. febre, Aggrediente febre; while the fever is 
coming on. 
let there be applied. 
263 264 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Ault. Vas., Agitato vase; shake the phial. 
Alb., Al bus; white. 
Aliquant., Aliquantillum; a very little. 
Aliquot., Aliquoties; some; sometimes. 
Alt., Altera, alterum; the other. 
Altern., Alternus; alternate. 
Altern. hor., Alternis horis; every second hour. 
Altern. dieb., Alternis diebus; every alternate day 
Alut., Aluta; leather. 
A. M. E. S., Alutum mollem extende super; spread 
on soft leather. 
Alvo adst., Alvo adstricth; when the bowels are bound 
Alv., Alvus; the alimentary canal. 
Amp., Amplus; large. 
Amp., Coch., Amplnm Cochleare, large spoon. 
Anodyn., Anodynus; anodyne. 
Ant., Ante; before. 
A. M., Ante meridianum;before twelve at noon. 
Apert., Apertus; clear, open. 
Aperi., Aperiens, a gentle purge. 
Applic., Applicetur; let there be applied. 
Aq., Aqua; water. 
Aquae; of water. 
Aq. bull., Aqua bullions; boiling water. 
Aq. comm., Aqua communis; common water. 
Aq.. dest., Aqua destillata; distilled water. 
A^. ferv., Aqua fervens; hot water. 
Aq. font.. Aqua fontana; spring water. 
Aq. marin., Aqua marina; sea-water. 
Aq. pluv., Aqua pluvialis; rain water. 
Aq. pur., Aqua para; pure water. 
Aut, Aut; or. 
B. A., Balneum arenas; a sand bath. 
Bac., Bacca; a berry or berries. 
Bain, marine, Balneum mariae; a salt water bath. 
Bain, tep., Balneum tepidium; a warm bath. 
Bain, zap., Balneum vaporis; a vapor bath. MEDICAL LEXICON 
265 
B. Bene: well. 
B. M., Bene misce; mix well. 
Bib., Bibe: drink. 
" Bibat; let him drink. 
Bidu., Biduum; two days. 
Bih., Bihorium; two hours. 
Bis. ind., Bis indies; twice a day. 
Bol., Bolus; a pill, or ball, 
Bull., Bulliat; let it boil. 
" Bullientes: boiling. 
" Bulliant; let them boil. 
Buty., Butyrum; butter. 
C. Cum; with. 
Calef., Calefactus; made warm. 
Cap., Capiat; let him take. 
Carul., Ceeruleus; blue. 
Cat., Cataplasma; a poultice. 
Cath. Catharticus; a cathartic. 
Caut., Caut^; cautiously. 
C. C., Curcubitula cruenta; a cupping glass. 
C. M., Cras mane; to-morrow morning. 
C. N., Cras nocte; to-morrow night. 
Cerev., Cerevisia; beer. 
Cerev. Lond., Cerevisia Londinensis; porter. 
Cerev. Lagen., Cerevisia Lagenaria; stout. 
Chart., Charta; paper. 
" Chartula; a little paper. 
Chart, carul., Charta caerulae; blue paper. • 
Cib., Cibus; food. 
Oirc., Circa; 
" Circeter; 
about; a girdle. 
Cit., Cito; soon; quickly. 
" Citissime; as quick as possible. 
Claus., Clausns; ] 
" Clausa; 
" Clausum;] 
covered. 
Oochi. Amp., Cochleare Amplum; a large spoon. 
Oochi. Infant.. Cochleare infantis; a child's spoon. 266 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Coes. Magn., Cochleare Magnum: a large spoon. 
Codd. Mod., Cochleare Modicum; 
Codd. Med., Cochleare Medium; 
a dessert spoon. 
Codd. pare., Cochleare parvum; a small spoon. 
Coat., Coction; boiling. 
Col., Colatus; strained. 
Colat., Colatur; let it be strained. 
Colent., Colentur; let them be strained. 
Cf>mp., Compositus; compounded. 
Conf., Confectio; a confection. 
Cong., Congius; a gallon. 
Cont., Continuo; to continue. 
Cont. rem., Continuentur remedia; let the medicines 
be continued. 
Contu., Contusio; to bruise, or crush. 
Cop., Copiasus; abundant. 
Coqu., Coque; boil. 
" Coquantur; let them be boiled. 
Cort., Cortex; bark. 
Orast., Crastinus; for to-morrow. 
C. V., Cras Vespere; to-morrow evening. 
Crast. Man., Crastinus Mane; to-morrow morning. 
Oucurb. cruent., a cupping glass. 
Cuj., Cujus; of which. 
Cujusl., Cujuslibet; of any. 
Oyath. thece, Cyatho theae; in a cup of tea. 
(Jyath.vina., Cyatho Vinaris; a wine glass full. 
Deaur. pit., Deaurentur pilulae; let the pills be gilded. 
Dep. spies., Debita spissitudo; a proper consistence. 
Decub., Decubitus; of lying down. 
Decub. Hot., Decubitus Hora; at bed time. 
De d. in d., De die in diem; from day to day. 
Dec., Decanta; decanted. 
Dej. alvi, Dejectionis alvi; stools; faeces. 
Dep. Depuratus; purified. 
Det., Detur; let it be given. 
Vex. Man., Dexter Manus; right hand. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Dext. lat., Dextra lateralis; right side. 
Dieb. alt., Diebus alternis; every other day. 
Dieb. tert., Diebus tertiis; every third day. 
Dig., Digeratur; let it be digested. 
Dil., Dilutus; diluted. 
Diluc., Dilucolo; at day-break. 
Dim., Dimidus; one-half. 
D. P., । 
Dir. prop.,'. 
Directione proprih; with a proper di- 
rection. 
Diuturn., Diuturnus: long-continued. 
Div., Divide; divide. 
Donee alv. bis dej., Donee alvus bis dejiciatus; until 
two stools have been obtained. 
Donee alv. sol.fuer., Donee alvussolutusfuerit; until 
a stool has been obtained. 
Drach., Drachma; a drachm. 
Durant, del.,Durante dolore; while the pain continues. 
Ead., Eadem, the same. 
Eand., Eandem; the same. 
E>d., Eodem; in the same. 
Ed., Edulcora; sweeten. 
Effun., Effunde; pour out. 
Efferv., Effervesentia; effervescence. 
Ejusd., Ejusdem; of the same. 
Elect., Electuarium; electuary. 
Emp., Emplastrum; a plaster. 
Enem., Enema; a clyster. 
" Enemata; clysters. 
Eri., Erit; shall be. 
Evan., Evanesco; to disappear. 
" Evanuerit; shall have disappeared. 
Ex., 
Edr., 
Extractum; extract. 
Exhib., Exhibe; give. 
" Exhibiatur; let it be given. 
" Exhibendus; to be given. [er. 
Ext. sup. alut., Extende super alutam; spread on leath- 
Ext., Extensus; spread. 268 
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F„ft., Fiat; let a be made. 
Fac., make. 
F. S. A., Fiat secundum artem; let it be made accord- 
ing to the rules of the art. 
F. h., Fiat haustus; let a draught be made. 
F. pil., Fac pillulam; make a pill. 
F. pill. Fij., Facpillulasduodecim; make twelve pills. 
Feb. dur., Febre durante; during the fever. 
Fem. intern., Femoribus internis; to the inner part of 
the thigh. 
F. rentes., 
F. F. S., 
Fiat, let it be made. 
Flit., Filtra; filter. 
Fist. arm,., Fistula armata; a clyster pipe and blad- 
der, fit for use. 
Flor., Flores; flowers. 
Fl., Fluidus; liquid; by measure. 
Fol., Folium; a leaf. 
" Folia; leaves. 
Font., Fontana; fountain; a spring. 
Form., Formula; a prescription. 
Fot., Fotula; a fomentation. 
Fr-uct., Fructus; fruit. 
Frust., Frustillatim; in small pieces. 
Fuer., Fuerit; shall have been. 
Garg., Gargarisma; a gargle. 
Gel., Gelatina; jelly. 
Gel. quav., Gelatina quavis; any kind of jelly. 
Glob., Globulus; a little ball. 
Grad., Gradatim; by slow degrees 
Grat., Grata; Gratum; agreeable; pleasant. 
G. G. G , Gummi guttae Gambogiae; gamboge. 
Gr., Granum; a grain. 
Gr., Grana; grains. 
Gtt., Gutta; a drop. 
" Guttae; drops. 
Fiat venaesectio; bleed. MEDICAL LEXICON 
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Gtt. quidbusi., Guttis quidbusdam; with a few drops 
Guttat., Guttatim; by drops. 
Hccc, this. 
Hue Noct., Hac Nocte; this night. 
Huet., Hactenus; up to the present time. 
Hur. pil. sum. iij., Harum pilularum summatur tros; 
let three of these pills be taken. 
Har., Harum, of these. 
Haust., Haustus; a draught. 
Hb., Herba; the plant. 
H. d., 
Hor. decub., 
Hora decubitus; on going to bed. 
Hebdom., Hebdomeda; a week. 
Heri, yesterday. 
Hestern., Hesternus; of yesterday. 
Hirud., Hirudo; a leech. 
" Hirudines; leeches. 
His., in these; to these. 
H. S., 
Hor. Sam., 
Hora somni; on retiring to rest. 
Hor. un. Spat., Horas unius spatio; at the end of an 
hour. [hours. 
Hor. interm., Horis intermediis; at the intermediate 
Hor. vesp., Hora vespertina; in the evening*. 
Hor. Horas quadrante; quarter of an hour. 
H. S. S., Hora somni sumendus; to be taken at bed- 
time. 
Hujusmond., Hujusmondi; like these. 
II. P. N., Haustus purgans noster; the prescriber's 
purging draught. 
Hyd., Hydor; water. 
Hydr., Hydrargyrum; mercury; calomel. 
Hydr. c. c., Hydrargyrum cum creta: calomel with 
chalk 
Hydr. Pub. Ox., Hydrargyrum rubrum oxydum; red 
oxide of mercury. [omel. 
Hydr. chlo. mit., Hydrargyrum chloridum mitior; cal- 270 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Hon., Idoneus; proper, appropriate. 
Impon., Imponatur; let there be put on. 
" Imponantur; let them be put on. 
Impr., Imprimis; first. 
Inc., Incide; cut. 
Ind., Indies; from day to day, or daily. 
Indic., Indicaverit; indicates. 
In pulm., In pulmentum; in gruel. 
Inf., Infusum; infusion. 
Infund., Infundatur; let there be infused. 
Inj. enem., Injiciatur enema; let a clyster be given. 
Inject., Injectio; an injection. 
Inquiet., Inquietudine; restless. 
Ingucien., Injuciendutn; to be administered. 
Interm., Intermedius; intermediate. 
Intern.., Internis; the inner side. 
Jamprid., Jampridem; some time since. 
Jugul., Jugulum; the throat. 
Jul., Julepus; a mixture. 
Jusc., Jusculum; broth. 
Jusc. Ovil., Jusculum ovillum; mutton broth. 
Jusc. Bov.-, Jusculum bovinum; beef broth. 
Jux., Juxta; near to. 
tact., Lactis; of milk. 
" Lacte; in milk. 
Lavig., Lsevigatus; levigated. 
Lan., Lana; flannel. 
Lan. nov., Lana nova; new flannel. 
Lang., Languor; faintness. 
Lat., Latus; the side. 
" Lateris; of the side. 
" Lateri; to the side. 
Lat. dol., Latere dolente; to the side affected. 
Latu. Latus; 
" Lata; 
' Latum; 
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Lb., Libra; a pound weight, or wine pint. 
Lib., Liber; a book. 
Lira., Limones; lemons. 
Lin,., Linteum; lint. 
Liq., Liquor; liquor. 
Liquid., Liquidus; liquid. 
Land., Londinensis; of London. 
Lot., Lotio; lotion. 
Lumb., Lumborum; the loins. 
Jf., Misce; mix. 
M., Mensura; by measure. 
M., Manipulus; a handful. 
Mac., Maeera; macerate. 
Mag., Magnum; large. 
Maj., Majora; greater. 
Man,., Manipulus; a handful. 
Mane pr., Mane primo; very early in the morning. 
Manu., Manus; the hand. 
Mass., Massa; a mass. 
Majs., Maximus; the greatest. 
" Maxima; with the greatest. 
Mat., Matutine; in the forenoon. 
Mediet., Medietas; half. 
Medioc., Mediocris; middle size. 
Medi., Medius; middle. 
Meli., Melior; better. 
Mi. pan,., Mica panis; crumb of bread. 
Mina., Minatur; threatens. 
Min., Minimum; the 60th part of a drachm measure, 
" Minimus; very small. 
Minit., Minitum; a minute. 
Mise., Misce; mix. 
" Misceatur; let it be well mixed. 
Mist., Mistura; a mixture. 
Mitt., Mitte; send. 
" Mittatur; 
" Mittantur; 
let there be sent. 272 
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Mitig., Mitigatio; alleviation. 
" Mitigatus; lessened. 
Mod-, pra., Modo praecripto; in the manner directed. 
Mor. Sol., More solito; in the usual way. 
Morta., Mortarum; a mortar. 
Mort. Vit., Mortarum vitreo; a glass mortar. 
Muc., Mucillago; mucillage. 
N, Nocte; at night. 
Nartheci., Narthecium: a gallipot. 
Nat., Nates; the buttocks. 
Ne-, do not; least. 
N. T. S. N., Ne trades sine nummo; do not deliver 
the medicine without the money. 
Nee., Necnon; also. 
Nig., Nigrum; black. 
Ni., Nisi; unless. 
Nih., Nihil; nothing. 
Nie., Nisus; an endeavor. 
Nim., Nimium; too much. 
No., Numero; in number. 
Nod., Nodula; a knot. 
Nom., Nominis; a name. 
N. P. S. Nomen propriumsignetur; write the com 
mon name upon the label. 
Noct., Nocte; night. 
Non., Nonus; the ninth. 
Nov., Novem; nine. 
Novis., Novisimo; the latest. 
Navu., Novus; new. 
N. M., Nux moschata; a nutmeg. 
Nup., Nuper; lately. 
" Nuperime; very lately. 
Nach., Nucha; the nap of the neck. 
Obit., Obstante; preventing. 
Occ., Occasio: opportunity. 
Oct., Octo; eight. 
0, Octavus; eighth. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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O., Oetarius; a pint. 
Oli., Olim; some time since. 
OU., Olla, a galipot. 
01., Oleum; oil. [seed oil. 
01. Uni s. i., Oleum lini sine igni; cold drawn lin- 
Omni., Omnis; all. [hour. 
Omn. alt. hor., Omnibus alternis horis; every other 
" hoi'., Omni bora; every hour. 
" bid., - biduo; every two days. 
" bih., - bihorio; every two hours. 
" man., - mane; every morning. 
" noct., - necte; every night. 
" quadr. hor., - quadrante horse; every quarter 
of an hour. 
Omnin., Omnino; wholly. 
0. 0. 0., Oleum Olivae Optimum; best olive oil. 
Opt., Optimus; best. 
" Optime; as well as possible. 
Opu., Opus; need; occasion. 
Ovil.jus., Ovillum jusculum, mutton broth. 
Ov., Ovum; an egg. 
Ovi., Vil., Ovi vitillum; the yolk of an egg. 
Ovor., Ovorum; of eggs. 
Oxym., Oxymel. 
P., Pulvis; powder. 
" Pondere; by weight. 
" Pilula; a pill. 
Pan. bis., Panis biscoctus; biscuit. 
" naut., - nauticus; sea biscuit. 
" tost., - tostus; toasted bread. 
" trit., - triticus; wheat bread. 
Pannu., Pannus; a rag. 
" lint., - linteus; a linnen rag. 
" e lana, - e lana; a piece of flannel. 
Pars-, a part. 
P. ^E., Partes aequales; equal parts. 
Parti., Partitus; parted. 274 
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Parv., Parvus; a little. 
Parum., Parumper; a little. 
Peet., Pectus; breast. 
Pedil., Pediluvium; a bath for the feet. 
Pedil. Fen., Pediluvium ferventes; a hot foot bath 
Perg., Perga; go on with. 
Perg, in us. med., Perga in usu medicinarum; con- 
tinue to use the medicine. 
Peract., Peractus; completed. 
Perf., Perfectus; complete. 
Perfric., Perfrictus; let it be rubbed. 
" Perfricandus; to be rubbed. 
Perpet., Perpetuus; perpetual. 
Ph., Pharmacopoeia; a pharmacopoeia. 
Ph. D., Pharmacepoeia Dublinensis; Dublin phar- 
macopoeia. [inacopoeia 
Ph. E., Pharmacopoeia Edinensis; Edinburgh phar- 
Ph. L., Pharmacopoeia Londonensis; London phar- 
macopoeia. 
Pl., Pluvialis; rain. 
Paracent. abd., Paracentesis abdominis; tapping the 
abdomen. 
Part, aff., Partem affectam; the part affected. 
Part, dolent., Partem dolentem; the part in pain. 
Part, vic., Partitis vicibus; to be given a part at a 
time. 
Per. op. emet., Peracta operatione emetici; when the 
emetic has ceased to operate. 
Per salt., Per saltum; by leaps. 
Pil., Pilula; a pill. 
Piluhe; pills. 
Plen. riv., Pleno rivo; in a full stream. 
Poc., Poculum, a cup. 
Pol., Pollex. the thumb. 
Pol. Pea., Pollex pedis; the great toe. 
Pomer., Pomeridianus; the afternoon. 
Pond., Pondere; by weight. 
Postmer Postmeridiem; the afternoon. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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P. M., Post meridiem; afternoon. 
Post sing. sed. liq., Post singulus sedes liquidus; 
after every loose stool. [case. 
P. R. N., Pro re nata; according to the nature of the 
Pro rat. ret., Pro ratione aetatis; acccrding to the 
age of the patient. 
Pro pot. com-, Pro potu communi; 
Pro pot. ord: Pro potu ordinario; 
for a common 
drink. 
Prox. l-uc., Proxima luce; the day before. 
Pot., Potus; a beverage. 
Postal., Postulent; may require. 
Prtxc., Praecaepue; especially. 
Prap., Praeparatus; prepared. 
" Praeparo; to prepare. 
" Praeparentur; let them be prepared. 
Pnm., Primus; first. 
Prius., Priusquam; before that. 
Prop., Proprius; proper. [proper name. 
P. S. N., Propria signetur nomine; mark it with its 
Pug., Pugillus; a handful. 
Pulp., Pulpa; the pulp. 
Pulv., Pulvis; powder. 
" Pulveres; powders. 
" Pulveribus; in powders. [powder. 
Pulv. subt., Pulvis subtillisemus; the very finest 
Pur. Purificatus; purified. 
Pyx., Pyxis; 
" Pyxidis; 
a pill, or lozenge-box. 
Quae., Quacum; with which. 
Quad., Quadrantis; quarter. 
Q. p., Quantum placet; as much as you please. 
Q. Q. IL, 
Quad, quart. hor., 
Quaque quarta hora; every four 
hours. 
Q. s., Quantum sufficiat; as much as is sufficient. 
Quadrihor., Quadrihorio; every four hours. 
Quadrupl., Quadruplicato; four times as much. 
Quamp., Quamprimum; immediately. 276 
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Quag., Quaque; ; 
Quisg., Quisque; 1 
every one. 
Quav., Quavis: with any. 
Quor., Quorum; of which 
Quib., Quibus; to which; with which. 
Quibusd., Quibusdam; to, or with. 
Quiesc., Quiescat; it may rest. 
Quino., Quinque; five. 
Q K, Quantum volueris; as much as you wish. 
R., Recipe; take. 
Rad., Radix; root. 
Ras., Rasurse; shavings. 
Rat., Ratio; proportion. 
Rauo., Raucedo; hoarseness. 
Red., Rectificatus; rectified. 
Red., Reductus; reduced. [der 
Red. inpulv., Reductus in pulverem; reduced to a pow 
Redig. in pulv., Redigatur in pulverem; let it be re- 
duced to a powder. 
Refr., Refrigesco; to cool. 
Reg., Regio; region. 
Reg. hep., Regio hepatis; region of the liver. 
Reg. limb., Regio umbilici; region of the umbilicus. 
Reli., Reliquus; the remainder. 
Remed., Remedium; remedy. 
Repet., Repetatur; repeat. 
" Repetendus; to be repeated. 
Resp., Respondes; answered. 
Retin., Retinendus; retained. 
Rib., Ribes; Currents. 
Rib., gel., Ribersorum gelatina; current jelly. 
S., Signa; write. 
& A., Secundum artem: according to art. 
Sacch., Saccharum; sugar. 
Sacch. Alb., Saccharum Alba; white sugar. 
Seep., Saepe; often. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Seep; Saepius; oftener. 
" Saspissime; very often. 
Sal., salt. 
Salt., Saltern; at last. 
Sang., Sanguis; blood. 
Sang, miss., Sanguinis missura; blood-letting. 
Saph. ven., Saphena vena; saphena vein. 
Scap., Scapula- the shoulder blade. 
Seii., Scilicet; namely. 
Scrdb. cord., Scrobiculus cordis; the pit of the stomach, 
Sec., Secundis; second. 
Secu., Secundum; according to. 
Sed., Sedes; stool. 
Sem., Semen; seed. 
Semi, half. 
Semih., Semihora; half an hour. 
Semidr., Semidrachma; half a drachm. 
Sept., Septimana; a week. 
Sevr., Serva; preserve or keep. 
Sesq., Sesqui; one and a half. 
Sesquih., Sesquihora; one and a half hour. 
Sesquinun., Sesquinuncia; one and a half ounce. 
Sesquid., Sesquidrachma; one and a half drachm. 
Soetac., Saetaceum; a saeton; a sieve. 
Seq., Sequens; following. 
Seq. luce, Sequenti luce; the following day. 
Si n. val., Si non valeat; if it does not answer. 
Si op. sit, Si opus sit; if there be occasion. [bear. 
Si vir. perm., Si vires permittant; if the strength will 
Siq., Signatura; a label; or direction. 
Sign., Signetur: -let it be marked. 
A N. P., 
Sign, n.pr., 
Signetur nomine proprio; write upon 
it the usual name. 
Stgnat., Signatura; a label. 
Sing., Singulorum; of each. 
& 0. S., 
Si op. sit., 
Si opus sit; if there be occasion. 
Soh., Solitus; accustomed. 278 
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Solu., Solutio: solution. 
Solv., Solve; dissolve. 
Som., Somnus; sleep. 
Som. hor., Somni hora; bed time. 
Spr. Spiritus; spirit. 
Sq., Squama; scale. 
Sts., Semis; half. 
St., Stet; let it stand. 
" Stent; let them stand. 
Stat., Statim; directly; immediately. 
Sub fin. coct., Sub finem coctionis; when the boiling 
is nearly finished. 
Substdp., Subsulphas; a subsulphate. 
Subtep., Subtepidus; luke-warm. 
Subind., Subinder; frequently. 
Subt., Subtillis; to a fine powder. 
Sum., Succus; juice. 
Sum. pom., Succus pomum; eider. 
Sum., Sumo; to take. 
" Sumendus; to be taken. [this. 
Sum. tai., Sumat talem: let the patient take one like 
Superb., Superbibo; to drink after. 
V., Spiritus vinosus; ardent spirits. 
S. V. R., Spiritus vinosus rectificatus; spirit of wine. 
& V. T., Spiritus vinosus tenuis; proof spirit; half al- 
cohol, and half water. 
Supr., Supra; above. 
Supradict., Supradictus; above mentioned. 
Syr., Syrupus; syrup. 
Tabei. Tabellae; lozenges. 
Tact. Tactus; touch. 
Temp, dead., Tempori dextro; to the right temple. 
Tenacit., Tenacitus; tenacity or consistency. 
Tempef. Tempefactus; made warm. 
Ter., Tero; to rub. 
« Tere; rub. 
" Terandus; to be rubbed; 
* Terantur; let them be rubbed. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Tr. 
Tinct. 
T. 0., Tinctura Opii; tincture of opium. 
T. 0. G., Tinctura Opii Camphorata; paragoric elixir. 
Torrej. Torrcfactus; toasted. 
Trit. Tritura; triturate. 
Troch., Trochiscus; a lozenge. 
Tum., Tussis; a cough. 
Tas*. Mol., Tussis molestante; when the cough is 
troublesome. 
Ult., Ultimus; the last. 
Ult. prcescr., Ultimo praescriptus; the last ordered. 
Umb., Umbilicus; the navel. 
Uno., Uncia; an ounce. [half. 
Unc. c. sem., Unciam cum semisse; an ounce and a 
Undec., Undecim; eleven. 
Ung., Unguentum; ointment. 
Urgen., Urgente: urgent. 
Urgen. tus., Urgente tussi; troublesome cough. 
Usq. ut liq. anim., Usque ut liquerit animus; until 
fainting is produced. 
U. S. P., United States Pharmacopoeia. 
Utend., Utendus; to be used. 
Utat., Utatus; let him make use of. 
Uterq., Uterque; both. 
Utri. lib., U trius libet; which of the two he prefers. 
Vai., Vaccinatio; the act of inoculating. 
Vac. var., Vaccinaa variolas; cowpox. 
Vac. lac, Vaccinum lac; cow's milk. 
Vent., Ventriculus; the stomach. 
V. O. 8., Vitello ovi solutus; dissolved in the yolk 
of an egg. 
Venes., Venesectio; bleeding. 
V. 8. B., Venesectio brachii; bleed in the arm. 
Tinctura; tincture. 
Keep., Vespere; 
" V espertinus; 
in the evening. 280 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Vigint., Viginti; twenty. 
Vit., Vitrum; a glass. 
Vom., Vomitio; a vomiting. J egins. 
Vom. urg., Vomitione urgente; when the vomiting 
V. S., Venesectio; bleeding. 
Zz., Zingiber; ginger. 
Minimum; a minim. 
Gr., Grana; a grain. 
9, Scrupulum; a scruple. 
3, Drachma; a drachm. 
f 3, Fluidrachma; a fluid drachm 
3,'Uncia; an ounce troy. 
f3, Fluid uncia; a fluid ounce 
lb, Libra; a pound. 
Sessimis; half. 
j, one. 
ij, two. 
iy, three. 
F, fiVe. 
ten. 
Ik BOT>J«T: 
* signifies, Annual. 
tf " Biennial. 
H " Perennial. LIST OF POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 
Cases of poisoning are so common, and so awful 
in their effects, that it has been thought proper to 
present a list of Poisons and their Antidotes in this 
Addenda, that the Physician, the Medical Student, 
and the Druggist, may be able, at a glance, and with 
the least possible loss of time, to select such as are 
of acknowledged efficacy, and are most readily ob- 
tained. 
The alphabetical method of tabulation is selected, 
as the most convenient for immediate reference. 
The larger portion of Mineral Poisons are possessed 
of such chemical relations, that while they still re- 
main in the stomach, agents may be administered, 
which, by entering into chemical union with them, 
will form new compounds, either inert, or possessed 
of such properties, that they are no longer danger- 
ous, and can readily and safely be removed from the 
system. Medicines that so act, maybe in strictness 
denominated Antidotes to the agents they act upon. 
But such is not the fact with regard to Vegetable 
and Animal products. Many of these are possessed 
of very active properties, and among them are the 
most deadly, and the most sudden poisons. To some 
of them the profession are already in possession of 
Antidotes, while in regard to many more, we have 
281 282 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
no means of protecting the system from their poi- 
sonous effects, except by speedily removing them, 
or involving them in some albuminous, or mucilag- 
inous or oleaginous substance, which shall prevent 
their being absorbed into the circulating fluid, un 
til means are adopted for their removal. 
When a patient has taken a poisonous dose of an 
irritant poison, he should have administered at once, 
a small draught of demulcent, mucilaginous, ole- 
aginous, or albuminous matter, made thick, and at 
the ordinary temperature. The stomach should 
never be over distended, or supplied with warm 
drinks, as, otherwise its distended and relaxed 
condition would favor the absorption of the poison. 
As soon as possible, an Emetic should be given; 
but great care should be taken, to select an agent 
that shall act promptly and without causing nau- 
sea-promptly, as no time can be lost; and without 
nausea, as all emetics that induce nausea are slow 
in their action, and by their sedative influence 
greatly favor instead of prevent the absorption of 
the offending substance. 
Sulphate of Zinc, Sulphate of Copper wad Common 
Table Salt as well as the ordinary Ground Mustard 
of the Castor, may be employed with safety and ef- 
ficiency, and each will induce a copious flow of 
liquid into the stomach that will effectually pre- 
vent absorption. 
Emetic Tartar, Wide of Antimony, Ipecacuanha, 
Wine of Ipecac, Lobelia Inflata, Tobacco, or any MEDICAL LEXICON. 
283 
other agent that induces much nausea should be 
entirely discarded in all cases of poisoning. They 
are all slow of action-all require that the stomach 
be freely supplied with fluids, or they will cause 
great distress,-and as has already been stated, they 
all favor the absorption of the poison into the system. 
The action of the emetic used, can be aided by 
tickling the fauces with a feather or the fingers; 
and in all cases of danger the Stomach Pump should 
be applied promptly, the stomach should be thor- 
oughly washed out, with one of the mixtures already 
named, still keeping the fluid cool; and finally these 
mixtures may be replaced with dilute vinegar and 
water, or lemonade. 
After the poison has been completely removed 
the patient should be placed under appropriate treat- 
ment. After Irritants have been taken, Stimulants 
or Sedatives, may be required. After Narcotics, 
strong coffee will be found useful-and the practi- 
tioner must ever bear in mind, that Artificial Res- 
piration and the use of Galvanism, have restored 
many patients long after all plausible hope had 
been extinguished; and that no case should be aban- 
doned, so long as the faintest response can be ob- 
tained to their use. 
Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine, being powerful 
Negative Electrics, enter into chemical relations 
with all Alkalies and Alkaloids, as well as with 
most of the Animal products; and hence they are 
of use as Antidotes to all Vegetables whose active 284 
MEDICAL LEXICON 
principle is Alkaloid, as well as most, if not, all An- 
imal poisons. They are very active, destructive 
agents, acting upon the system of the patient as well 
as the poison, and hence should be administered 
with caution, but perseveringly. Charcoal hav- 
ing great absorbent powers, may be used with entire 
safety, and in unlimited quantities, and should never 
be neglected where other and more certainly pro- 
tective measures cannot be resorted to. 
Although charcoal has not often been used as an 
antidote for Vegetable and Animal poisons, the ex- 
periments of Graham, Warrington, Bertrand, Gar- 
rod, Leboudais, and others, incontestibly prove that 
it is capable of absorbing, and retaining the active 
principles of most organic poisons. 
The quantity of the agent absorbed is sometimes 
relatively small, and hence, very large quantities 
of freshly pulverized charcoal should be used as an 
absorbent. 
Charcoal forms inert compounds with some of the 
most deadly poisons, as the active principle of the 
poppy, hyoscyamus, nUx vomica, prussic acid, arsenic, 
aconite, and all the more active Vegetable poisons, 
and some experiments would tend to establish the 
fact, that it may also prove beneficial in cases of 
poisoning from animal venom, and from decaying 
animal matter. 
The names of many poisons are introduced into 
the list, to which no antidote has yet been discov- 
ered; but the space may be filled by each reader, 
as the advance of knowledge will allow MEDICAL LEXICON. 
285 
POISONS ANE ANTIDOTES. 
[The Poison precedes tho dash: the Antidote follows ] 
Nature Unknown,-Calcined Magnesia, Pulverized 
Charcoal, Hydrated Peroxide of Iron, equal parts. 
Acidum Aceticum, Acetic Add,-Magnesia; Calcin- 
ed Magnesia; Chalk; Carbonate of Soda. 
Acidum Arsenicum, Arsenic Add,-Hydrated Per- 
oxide of Iron. 
Acidum Arseniosum, Arsenious Acid, - Calcined 
Magnesia; Hydrated Peroxide of Iron 
Acidum Boracicum, Boracic Acid,- 
Acidum Botulinioum, Botulinic Add, (Sausage 
Poison)- 
Acidum Carbonicum, Carbonic Add Gas, - Open 
air; Stimulants; Douche. 
Acidum Chlorohydricum, Chlorohydric Acid,- 
Carbonate of Soda; Chlorine inhaled cautiously; 
Ammonia inhaled cautiously. 
Acidum Citricum, Citric Add,-Magnesia; Chalk; 
Carbonate of Soda; Carbonate of Potassa; Carbo- 
nate of Lime. 
Acidum Hydrooyanicum, Prussic Acid,-Ammo- 
'nia; Chlorine, (Liquid;) Carbonate of Potassa in 
solution, followed by Sulphate of Iron in solution; 
Chlorinated water; Stimulants. 
Acidum Hydrochloricum, Muriatic Acid,-Car- 
bonate of Soda; Carbonate of Lime; Carbonate of 
Potassa; Carbonate of Magnesia. 
Acidum Nitricum, Nitric Add, (Aqua Fortis,)- 
Carbonate of Lime; Magnesia; Chalk; Carbonate of 
Soda. 
Acidum Oxalicum, Oxalic Add, - Carbonate of 
Magnesia; Lime; Plaster from the ceiling; (No 
other alkali.) 
Acidum Phosphorioum, Phosphoric Add, (Phos- 
phor"cs,^-Ammonia; Chlorinated water; Magnesia; 
Cold water. 286 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Acidum Prussicum, Prussic Acid.Ammonia, {liq- 
uid)-, Chlorine, {liquid)-, Carbonate of Potassa 
in solution-followed by Sulphate of Iron in so- 
lution. 
Acidum Sulphuricum, Sulphuric Acid, {Oil of 
Vitriol.)-Magnesia: Carbonate of Magnesia; Carb. 
Lime; Chalk; Carb. Soda; Whiting; Milk; Oil. 
Acidum Sulphurosum Gas, Sulphurous Acid Gas,- 
Ammonia inhaled cautiously. 
Acidum Tartaricum, Tartaric Acid,-Carbonate of 
Lime; Carb. Magnesia; Plaster from the ceiling. 
Acetate of Copper, Verdigris,-Albumen (Egg); 
Iron; Milk. 
Acetate of Lead, Sugar of Lead,-Sulphate of 
Magnesia; Sulphate of Soda, Phosphate of Soda; 
Iodide of Potassium. 
Acetate of Zino, Acetate of Zinc,-Sulphate of 
Zinc; Carbonate of Soda; Tannic Acid; Albumen; 
Milk. 
Acetate of Morphia, Acetate of Morphia,--Infu- 
sion of Galls; Tannic Acid; Green Tea; Coffee; 
Stimulants; Dash of Cold Water. 
Aconitum Napellis, Aconite, {Monkshood,)-Tannic 
Acid; Green Tea; Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Aconita, Aconitina, Aconita,-Tannic Acid; Green 
Tea; Bromine: Chlorine; Iodine. 
Act^a Spioata, Baneberry,- 
Ethusia Cynapium, Common Fool's Parsley,- 
Tannic Acid; Green Tea; Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Agaricus, Mushrooms,-Sulphate of Zinc; Emetic; 
Common Table Salt; Charcoal: Chlorine. 
.Ether Chloricum, Chloric Ether,-Ammonia by 
inhalation. 
Ether Nitricum, Nitric Ether,-Ammonia by in- 
halation. 
.Ether Sulphuricum, Sulphuric Ethe*,-Ammonia 
by inhalation. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
287 
JSsculus Ohioensis, Buckeye,-Ammonia; Alcohol. 
Alcohol, Alcohol,-Acetate of Ammonia; Common 
Table Salt. 
Aluminate of Potassa, Alum,-Carbonate of So- 
da: Carbonate of Ammonia. 
Almonds, Bitter, Bitter Almonds,-Inhalations of 
Ammonia; Chlorine; Chloroform. 
Amanita Muscaria, Truffles,- 
Ammonia, Hartshorn,-Vinegar; Lemon Juice; De- 
mulcents. 
Ammonia Aqua, Hartshorn,-Vinegar; Lemon Juice; 
Demulcents. 
Ammoniacal Vapor, Ammoniacal Gas,-Vapor of 
Vinegar; Steam. 
Ammonite Arsenias, Arseniate of Ammonia,-Hy- 
drated Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia; Oil 
mixed with Lime water. 
Ammonite Arsenis, Arsenite of Ammonia,-Hydrat- 
ed Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia; Oil mix- 
ed with Lime water. 
Ammonia Liquor. Solution of Ammonia,-Vinegar; 
Lemon Juice; Fixed Oils. 
Ammonia Hydrochlorate, Muriate of Ammonia, 
{Sal Ammoniac,)-Fixed Oils; Vinegar; Lemon 
Juice. 
Ammonia Carbonas, Carbonate of Ammonia, {Harts- 
horn,) Fixed Oils; Vinegar; Lemon Juice. 
Amygdalis Communis, Bitter Almmd,-Ammonia; 
Chlorine; Tannic Acid: Charcoal. 
Amygdalia Persica, Peach,-Ammonia; Chlorine; 
Tannic Acid; Charcoal. 
Anda Gomesii,- 
Anagallis Arvensis, Meadow Pimpernel,-Char- 
coal: Tannic Acid; Green Tea. 
Anemone Pulsatilla, Wind Flower,-Charcoal: 
Emetic of Sulphate of Zinc. 288 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Antimonijm, Antimony,-Astringents; Tannic Acid; 
Alkalies. 
Antimonii Chloridum, Muriate of Antimony, (But- 
ter <f Antimony,')-Tannic Acid; Green Tea; Astrin- 
gent Infusions; Alkalies. 
Amtimonii Oxidum, Oxide of Antimony,-Tannic 
Acid; Green Tea; Astringent infusions; Charcoal. 
Antimonii et Potasses Tartras, Emetic Tartar,- 
Tannic Acid; Astringent Infusion; Yellow Bark; 
Green Tea. 
Antimonii Vitrum, Glass of Antimony,-Tannic 
Acid; Astringents; Green Tea,. 
Antimonii Vinum, Wine of Antimony,-Tannic Ac 
id; Astringent infusion: Green Tea. 
Antimonial Vapor, Vapor of Antimony,-Vapoi 
of Vinegar, and Ammonia. 
Apis Melifica, Honey Bee,-Solution of Ammonia; 
Solution of Common Salt. 
Apooynum Andros^mifolium, Dog's bane,-Char- 
coal. 
Argentum, Silver,-Common Table Salt. 
Argenti Nitras, Nitrate of Silver f Lunar Caustic,} 
-Common Table Salt. [Salt. 
Argenti Oxidi, Oxide of Silver,-Common Table 
Aristolqchia Clematitis, Birthwort,-Calcined 
Magnesia; Carbonate of Magnesia. 
Arnica Montana, Leopard's bane,- 
Aromatic Sulphuric Acid, Elixir Vitriol,-Mag- 
nesia; Lime; Chalk; Soda. 
Arsenicum, Arsenic,-Hydrated Peroxide of Iron 
Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenias Ammonite, Arseniate of Ammonia,-Hy- 
drated Peroxide of Iron: Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenias Cupri, Arseniate of Copper,-Hydrated 
Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenias Potass/E, Arseniate of Potassa,-Hydrat- 
ed Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
289 
Arsenias Soda, Arseniate of Soda,-Hydrated Per- 
oxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenis Ammonia, Arsenite of Ammonia,-Hydrat- 
ed Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenis Cupri, Arsenite of Copper,-Hydrated Per- 
oxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenis Potassa, Arsenite of Potassa,-Hydrated 
Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenici Oxidium Album, White Oxide of Arsenic, 
-Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenioi Oxidum Nigrum, Black Oxide of Arsenic, 
-Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated Magnesia. 
Arsenici Sulphuretum Flavum, Yellow Sulphuret 
of Arsenic,-Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated 
Magnesia. 
Arsenici Sulphuretum Rubrum, Red Sulphuretof 
Arsenic.-Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; Hydrated 
Magnesia. 
Arum Maculatum, Wakerobin,-Charcoal. 
Atropa Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade,-Bromine 
Chlorine; Iodine; Stimulants; Lime water; Vinegar. 
Atropia, Atropia,-Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine; Stim- 
ulants. 
Aurum, Gold,-Sulphate of Iron; Mucillage. 
Auri Chloridum, Chloride of Gold,-Sulphate of 
Iron; Mucillage. 
Auri et Sodii Chloridum, Chloride of Gold and 
Soda,-Sulphate of Iron; Mucillage. 
Balistes Monoceros, Old-wife (fish,')-Charcoal. 
Barh Chloridum, Chloride of Barium,-Sulphate 
of Magnesia; Sulphate of Soda. 
Baryta, Barytes,-Sulphuric Acid; (dilute,) Sul- 
phate of Magnesia. Sulphate of Soda. 
Baryta Carbonas, Carbonate of Baryta,-Sulphu- 
ric Acid, (dilute;) Sulphate of Magnesia; Sulphate 
of Soda. 290 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Baryta Murias, Muriate of Baryta,-Sulphate of 
Soda; Salphate of Magnesia. 
Barytas Nitras, Nitrate of Baryta,-Sulphuric 
Acid, (dilute) Sulphate of Magnesia, Sulphate of 
Soda. 
Bee Sting, Bee sting,-Ammonia. 
Belladonna Atropa, Deadly nightshade,-Bromine; 
Chlorine; Iodine; Emotic of Sulphate of Zine. 
Beladonina, Beladonina,-Emetic of Sulphate of 
Zine; Iodine. 
Bichromate Potass.®, Bichromate of Potash,-Cat- 
bonate of Potassa; Carbonate of Soda. 
Binoxalate of Potassa, Salt of Sorrel,-Lime; 
Magnesia; Chalk; Plaster from the ceiling. 
Bismuthi Subnitras, Subnitrate of Bismuth,-Mucil- 
lage; milk; Eggs; Emesis. 
Boa Crotaloides, Copperhead {Serpent,}-Alcohol; 
Ammonia; Asclepias Verticulata. 
Bromine, Bromine,-Albumen, Starch; Magnesia. 
Bromate of Potassa, Bromate of Potassa,-Albu- 
men; Starch. 
Brucea Antidysenterica, False Angustura Bark, 
-Bromine Iodine; Emesis. 
Brucia, Brucia,-Bromine; Chlorine; Emesis. 
Bryonia Dioica, Bryony,-Bromine; Iodine; Chlo- 
rine; Emesis. 
Caladium Seguinum, Dumbean, - Bromine; Chlo- 
rine; Iodine; Emesis. 
Calla Palustris, Water Arum,-Bromine; Chlorine, 
Emesis. 
Calomel, Calomel,- Gluten, Gold; Iodine. 
Caltha Palustris, Marsh Marygold,- 
Calx, Quicklime,-Mineral Soda Water; Effervescing 
draught. 
Camphora, Camphor,-Emetic. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
291 
Cancer Astachus, Crawfish,-Charcoal. 
Cantharis Vesicatoria, Spanish fly,-Whisky; 
Ammonia. 
Cancer Bubicolis, Land Crab,-Milk; Charcoal. 
Carbonic Acid Gas, Carbonic acid Gas,-Ammonia, 
inhaled, cautiously; dashes of cold water. 
Carburetted Hydrogen Gas, Carbaretted Hydro- 
gen gas,-Chlorine Gas inhaled. 
Cenchus Mociieson, Mockison snake,-Alcohol; Am- 
monia. 
Cerbera, Cerbera,-Bromine; Chlorine: Iodine. 
Chaillotia Toxicana, Ratsbane,-Chlorine; Bro- 
mine; Iodine. 
Chelidonium Majus, Celandine,-Emetics. 
Chelidonine, Chelidonine,^Emetics. 
Chenopodium Murale, Wormseed,-Emetics. 
Cheese, Cheese,-Charcoal; Emetics. 
Chromium, Chrome,-Carbonate of Potassa; Carbon- 
ate Lime. [halation. 
Chlorine, Chlorine gas,-Ammonia; Ether by In- 
Chlorohydrio Acid, Muriatic Acid,-Ammonia. 
Chloroforme, Chloroforms,-Ammonia by inhala- 
tion; Galvanic shocks. 
Cicuta Maculata, American Hemlock,-Emetics. 
Cicuta Verosa, Water Hemlock,- 
Cinnabar Vermillion, Persulphuret of Mercury,- 
Charcoal; Albumen; Gluten; Mucillage. 
Cissus, Oissus,-Emetics. 
Clematis Vitalba, Virgin's Bower,-Emetics. 
Clupea Thryssa, Yellow billed Sprat,-Emetics. 292 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Coculus Indicus, Fish berries,-Bromine; Chlorine; 
Iodine. 
Colchicum Autumnale, Meadow Saffron,- 
Codeia, Codeia,-Infusion of Galls; Coffee; Tannio 
Acid. [Iodine. 
Colocynthine, Colocynthine,-Bromine; Chlorine; 
Coluber Berus, Viper,-Alcohol; Ammonia; Asclep- 
ius verticulata; Anemone cyliudea. 
Conium Maculatum, Hemlock,-Bromine; Chlorine; 
Iodine; Tannic Acid. 
Coniine,Conia, Conine,-Galls Vinegar. 
Convolvulus Jalapa, Jalap,-Bromine; Chlorine; 
Iodine. 
Convolvulus Scammonia, Scammony,- 
& 
Coriarea Myrtifolia, Myrtle-leaved Sumac,- 
Coracinus Fuscus Major, Gray Snapper {fish,)- 
Cor acinus Minor, Hyne, {fish,}- 
Corosive Sublimate, Corosive Sublimate,-Albu- 
men; Gluten; Gold dust; Iron fillings. 
Coryph^na Splendens, Dolphin {fish,}- 
Crabs, Crabs,-Milk; Mucillage. 
Crotalus Horridus, Rattle Snake,-Alcohol; Cin- 
chonia; Ammonia; Scutillaria; Anemone; cylindrica; 
Asclepias verticillata. 
Croton Tiglium, Purging Croton,- 
Cucumis Colocynthus, Colocynth,-Bromine; Chlo- 
rine; Iodine. 
Culex Pipens, Gnat,-Solution of Ammonia. 
Curare, Indian War Poison,-Common Salt; Sugar. 
Creosotum, Creosote, -Albumen; Milk; Flour. 
Cupri Acetas Acetate of Copper,-Albumen, Sugar; 
Iron; Milk. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
293 
Cupri Ammonuret, Ammonuret of Copper,-Iron, 
Albumen; Milk. 
Cupri Arsenis, Arsenite of Copper,-Hydrated Per- 
oxide of Iron. 
Cupri Carbonas, Carbonate of Copper,-Albumen, 
Iron filings. [filings. 
Cupri Oxidum, Oxide of Copper,-Albumen; Iron 
Cupri Subaoetas, Virdigris,-Albumen; Ferrocy- 
anuret of Potassa; Milk. 
Cupri Sulphas, Sulphate of Copper,-Albumen; 
Iron filings; Ferro-cyanuret of potassium. 
Cyanide of Potassum, Cyanide of Potassum,-Sul- 
phate of Iron in solution. 
Cyclamen Europium, Stw bread,-Charcoal. 
Cynanchum Erectum, Cynanchum,-Charcoal. 
Cytisus Laburnum, Laburnum,-Bromine; Chlorine, 
Iodine. 
Daphne Gnidium, Sparge Flax,-Charcoal. 
Daphne Mezereum, Mezereon,--Charcoal. 
Daturia Stramonium, Thorn Apple,-Bromine, 
Chlorine; Iodine; Vinegar; Lemon Juice. 
Daturia; Daturina, Daturia,-Charcoal. 
Delphinuim Staphisagria, Staves acre,-Charcoal. 
Delphini a, Delphinia,-Charcoal. 
Digitalis Purpuria, Foxglove,-Infusion of Yellow 
Bark; Stimulants; Galls; Tannic Acid: Green Tea. 
Digitaline, Digitaline,-Infusion of Yellow Bark; 
Stimulants; Green Tea; Tannic Acid. 
Dioica Palustra, Swamp Leather wood,-Chlorine; 
Bromine; Iodine.. 
Eels, Eels,-Charcoal. 
Elaterium Momordica, Squirting Cucumber,-Bro« 
mine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Elatine, Elatine,-Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Equiestum Hyemale, Scourgrass,-Chlorine. 
Ergot, Spurred Rye,-Charcoal. 
Ergotine, Ergotine,-Charcoal. 294 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Emetia, Emetia,-Bromine: Chlorine; Iodine. 
Emetina, Emetina,-Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Ervum Ervillia, Bitter Vetch,-Charcoal. 
Euphorbia Officinarum, Euphorbium Spurge,- 
Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Ferrum, Salts of, Salts of Iron,-Carbonate of 
Soda. 
Ferri Chloridum, Chloride of Iron,-Carbonate of 
Soda; Magnesia; Mucillage. 
Ferri Sf.squi-chloridum, Muriated Tmct. of Iron, 
-Carbonate of Soda. 
Ferri Sulphas, Sulphate of Iron,-Carbonate of 
Soda; Magnesia; Mucillage. 
Fusel Oil, Fusel Oil,-Emetic. 
Fungi, Fungi,-Tannin. 
Gold, Salts of, Salts, of Gold,-Sulphate of Iron; 
Mucillage. 
Gaultheria Procumbens, Oil of, Oil of Winter- 
green,- 
Gelseminum Nitidum, Yellow Jessamine,-Ammo- 
nia; Charcoal. 
Glanders,- 
Gratiola Officinalis, Hedge Hyssop,-Charcoal. 
n^MANTHUS TOXICARIUS,- 
IIeleborus Niger, Black Ilelebore,-Charcoal. 
Hippomane Mancinella, Manchineel,- 
Hornet Sting, Hornet Sting,-Ammonia. 
Hura Crepitans, Sand Box,-Charcoal. 
Hydrochloric Acid, Muriatic Acid,-Ammonia. 
Hydrocotyle Vulgaris, Marsh Pennywort,-Char- 
coal. 
Hyoscyamus Albus, White Henbane,-Charcoal; 
Vinegar; Ammonia. 
Hyoscyamus Niger, Black Henbane,-Bromine; Chlo- 
rine; Iodine; Vinegar; Ammonia. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
295 
Hyoscyamia, Hyoscyamia, - Bromine; Chlorine', 
Iodine: Vinegar; Ammonia. 
Hydrargyrum, Mercury,-Albumen; Gluten; Iodine. 
Hydrargyri Chloridum Corosivum, Corrosive 
Sublimate,-Albumen; Gluten; Iodine. 
Hydrargyri Cyanuretum, Oyanuret of Mercury,- 
Albumen; Gluten. 
Hydrargyri Nitras, Nitrate of Mercury,-Albumen; 
Gluten. 
Hydrargyri Oxidum Rubum, Red, Precipitate,- 
Albumen; Gluten. 
Hydrargyri Sulphas Flavum, Yellow Sulphate 
of Mercury,-Albumen; Gluten. 
Hydrargyrum Ammomatum, Ammoniated Mercury, 
-Albumen; Gluten. 
Hydrocyanic Acid, Prussic Acid,-Dilute Chlorine 
Gas; Ammonia. 
Hypophylum Sanguinaria, Puddock Stool,-Char- 
coal. 
Iodine, Iodine,- Gluten; Wheat flour; Starch. 
Iodide of Potassium, Iodide of Potassium,-Gluten; 
Wheat flour; Starch. 
Iodides, Iodides,-Gluten; Wheat flour; Starch. 
Ipecacuanha, Ipecacuanha,-Bromine; Chlorine; 
Iodine. 
Iron and its Salts, Iron and its Salts,-Carbonate 
of Soda; Carbonate of Magnesia. 
Jatropa Curcas, Indian Nut,-Charcoal. 
Jatropa Manihot, Cassada,-Charcoal. 
Juniperis Sabina Oleum, Savin, Oil of,- 
Juniperis Virginiana Oleum, Red Cedar, Oil of,- 
Kalmia Laterifolia, Mountain Laurel,- 
Lactis, Milk,- 
Laotuca Virosa, Strong Scented Lettuce,-Ammonia. 296 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Lactucarium, Lactucarium,-Ammonia. 
Lathyrus Cicera, Lathyrus,- 
Laurus Camphora, Camphor,-Chlorine. 
Laurel Mountain, Calico -Bush,-Chlorine. 
Laurel Water, Laurel Water,-Inhalations of Am- 
monia; Chlorine; Chloroform. 
Lobelia Inflata, Indian, Tobacco,-Stimulants. 
Lolium Temulentum, Darnel,- 
Lytta Vesicatori a, Spanish Fly,- 
Lytta Vittata, Potato Ely,- 
Lead and its Salts, Lead and its Salts,-Dilute 
Sulphuric Acid; Iodide of Potassium; Sulphate of 
Soda; Sulphate of Magnesia. 
Mackerel, Mackerel,-Charcoal. 
Mercurialis Perennis, Mountain, Mercury,- 
Milk, Milk,-Charcoal. 
Mercury, and its Salts. Mercury,-Albumen Glu- 
ten; Iodine; Charcoal; Sulphite of soda. 
Melia Azedarach. Pride of China,-Charcoal. 
Morphia and its Salts, Morphia and Salts,-As- 
tringents; Charcoal; Coffee; Ammonia. 
Momordica Elaterium, Squirting Cucumber,-Bro- 
mine; Chlorine; Iodine. 
Mormyra, Blue Parrot Fish,-Charcoal. 
Mushrooms, Mushrooms,-Charcoal. 
Mur^na Major, Conger eel,-Charcoal. 
Muriatic Acid Gas, Muriatic Acid Gas,-Inhala- 
tion of Ammonia, cautiously. 
Mytilus Edulis, Mussel {jish,}-Charcoal. 
Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus, Daffodil,-Charcoal. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
297 
Narcotina, Narcotina,-Astringents; Coffee; Am- 
monia. 
Nerhm Oleander, Common Oleander,-Charcoal. 
Nitric Oxide, Nitric Oxide,- 
Nicotina Tabacum, Tobacco,- 
Nitrous Acid, Nitrous Acid,-Ammonia inhaled 
cautiously. 
(Enanthe Crocata, Hemlock Dropwort,-Infusion 
of Galls; Astringent. 
CEstrus Bovis, Gad-Fly,-Solution of Ammonia. 
Oily Matter from Salmons, Salmon Oil,- 
Oleum Adipis Empyreumaticum, Empyreumatio 
Oil from Lard,- 
Oleum Corni Cervi Empyreumaticum, Oil of 
Hartshorn, {Dippel's Animal Oil,')-Fixed Oils; 
Vinegar; Lemon Juice. 
Oleum Piois Liquida, Oil of Tar,- 
Cleum Tabaci Empyreumaticum, Empyreumatio 
Oil of Tobacco,-Charcoal. 
Oleum Terebinthina, Oil of Turpentine,-Am- 
monia. 
Opium and its Preparations, Opium and its 
Preparations,-Infusion of Galls; Astringents; Cof- 
fee; Magnesia; Chlorine; Charcoal; Iodine; Bromine. 
Osmium, Osmium,- 
Osmii Chloridum, Chloride of Osmium,- 
Oxalic Acid, Acid of Wood Sorrel,-Chalk; Lime; 
Magnesia; Plasty from the ceiling. 
Ostracion Globellum, Smooth Bottle Fish,- 
Oxygen, Oxygen,- 
Oysters, Oysters,-Milk; Mucillage. 298 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Ourara, Indian War Poison,-Iodine; Iodide of 
Potassium. 
Palladii Chloridum, Chloride of Palladium,- 
Papaver Somniferum, Poppy,-Infusion of Galls; 
Astringents; Coffee; Albumen; Charcoal. 
Paris Quadrifolia, Herb Paris,-Charcoal. 
Pastinax Saliva, Common Parsnip,-Charcoal. 
Peroa Major, Barracuda,-Charcoal. 
Peroa Venenata, Rockfish,-Charcoal; Ammonia. 
Peroa Venenosa, Grooper,-Charcoal; Ammonia. 
Pedicularis Palustris, Marsh Lousewort,-1Char- 
coal. [Lac Magnesia. 
Phosphorus, Phosphorus,-Magnesia; Mucillage - 
Physalia, Portugese Man-of- War, (fish,)-Charcoal. 
Phytollacca Decandra, Poke,-Charcoal. 
Picrotoxin, Picrotoxin,-Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine; 
Charcoal. 
Piper Cubeba, Cubebs,-Charcoal. 
Piscidia Erythrinia, Jamaica Dogwood,- 
Platinum Chloridum, Chloride of Platina,-Muri- 
ate of Ammonia; Soda. 
Plumbago Europ^ea, Tooth-wort,-Bromine; Chlo- 
rine: Iodine. 
Plumbi Acetas. Acetate of Lead, {Sugar of Lead,)-- 
Sulphate of Magnesia; Sulphate of Soda; Phosphate 
of Soda. 
Plumbum, Lead,-Iodine; Sulphuric Acid, {dilute); 
Sulphate of Soda; Sulphate of Magnesia: Albumen; 
Caseine; Milk. 
Plumbum, Salts of, Salts of Lead,- Sulphate of 
Magnesia; Sulphuric acid, {dilute.) 
Plumbi Carbonas, Carbonate of Lead,-Dilute Sul- 
phuric Acid; Iodine. 
Plumbi Chloridum, Chloride of Lead,-Sulphate of 
Magnesia; Sulphate of Soda. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
299 
Plumbi Oxidum Rubrum, Red Oxide of Lead^- 
Iodine; Sulphate of Soda. 
Plumbi Oxidum Semivitreum, Semivitrified Oxide 
of Lead,-Iodine; Sulphate of Soda. 
Polygala Venenosa, (of Java,)-Charcoal. 
Poppy, Poppy,- Infusion of Galls; Tannic Acid; 
Charcoal; Ammonia; Green Tea. 
Potassa, Caustic Potassa, {Potash.}-Fixed Oils; 
Vinegar: Lemon Juice 
Potass.® Arsenias, Arseniateof Potassa,-Hydrated 
Peroxide of Iron. 
Potass® Arsenis, Arsenite of Potassa,-Hydrated 
Peroxide of Iron. 
Potass® Bioarbonas, Bicarbonate of Potassa, {S<H- 
eratus,}-Lemon Juice; Vinegar. 
Potass® Bichromas, Bichromate of Potassa,-Car- 
bonate of Potassa; Carbonate of Soda. 
Potass® Carbonas, Carbonate of Potassa, {Pear- 
lash,}-Lemon Juice; Vinegar. 
Potass® Hydrobromas, Hydrobromate of Potassa, 
-Fixed Oils. 
Potass® Nitras, Nitrate of Potassa,- 
Potassii Bromidum, Bromide of Potassium,- 
Potassii Cyanidum, Cyanide of Potassium,-Sul- 
phate of Iron in solution. 
Potassii Sulphuretum, Sulphuret of Potassium,- 
Chloride of Sodium; Chlorinated Soda. 
Potassium Iodidas, Iodide of Potassa,-Gluten; 
Wheat Flower; Starch. 
Prunus Carouniana, Wild Orange,-Dashes of 
Cold Water; Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled; 
Chloroform. 
Prunus Lauro-Cerasus, Cherry Laurel,-Dashes of 
Cold Water; Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled; 
Chloroform inhaled 
Prunus Nigra, Black Cherry,-Dashes of Cold Wa 
ter; Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled; Chloro- 
form inhaled. 300 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Prunus Padus, Cluster Cherry,-Dasnes of Cold 
Water; Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled; Chlo- 
roform inhaled. 
Prunus Virginiana, Wild Cherry,-Dashes rtf Cold 
Water; Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled; Chlo- 
roform inhaled. 
Prussic Acid, Prussic Acid,-Dashes of Cold Water; 
Ammonia inhaled; Chlorine inhaled. 
Pustule Maligne,-Yeast. 
Putrid Animal Matter, Putrid Animal Matter,- 
Ammonia; Tonics; Scutillaria Laterifolia. 
Rabies Canina, Hydrophobia,-Nitrate of Silver; 
Ammonia: Scutillaria Laterifolia. 
Ranunculus Acris, Crowfoot,-Charcoal. 
Ranunculus Sceleratus, Water Crowfoot,-Char- 
coal. 
Ranunculac^e, Crowfoot tribe,-Charcoal. 
Red Precipitate, Red Oxide of Mercury,-KA>a- 
men; Gluten. 
Rhus Radicans, Poison Vine,-Charcoal. 
Rhus Toxicodendron, Poison Oak, or Sumach,- 
Charcoal. 
Rhododendron Chrysanthemum, Oleander, - 
Charcoal. 
Ricinus Communis, Castor1 Oil Plant,- Charcoal. 
Robinia Pseudo-acacia, Locust-Tree,-Charcoal. 
Ruta Graveolens, Rue,-Charcoal. 
Saliva Rabies Canine, Mad Dog Saliva,-Nitrate 
of Silver; Ammonia: Scutillaria Laterifolia. 
Sambucus Ebulus, Elder,-Charcoal. 
Sanguinaria Canadensis, Bloodroot,-Charcoal. 
Sanguinarina, Sanguinarina,-Charcoal. 
Sausage Poison, Sausage Poison,-Charcoal. 
Scombex Scceruleus, Spanish Mackerel,-Char- 
coal. 
Scombex Maximus, King Pish,-Charcoal. 
Scomber Thymus, Bonetta,-Charcoal. MEDICAL LEXICON. 
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Scorpio, Scorpion,-Whiskey; Ammonia; Cinchonia. 
Scytale Piscivorus, Water Viper, - Whiskey; 
Ammonia; Cinchona. 
Scilla Maratima, Squill Sea Onion,-Bromine; 
Chlorine; Iodine. 
Secale Cornutum, Ergot, Spurred Rye,-Camphor. 
Sedum Acre, Stone Crop,-Charcoal. 
Serpents, Venom of,-Asclepias Verticillata; Anem- 
one Cylindrica; Alcohol. 
Sinum Latifolium, Procumbent Water-Parsnip,-■ 
Charcoal. 
Silver, Nitrate of, Lunar Caustic,-Common Ta- 
ble Salt: Albumen. 
Snakebites, Snakebites,-Whiskey; Ammonia; Cin- 
chonia; Scutillaria; Asclepias Verticillata; Anem- 
one Cylindrica. [Lemon Juice. 
Sod^e Carbonas, Carbonate of Soda,-Vinegar; 
Solanum Dulcamara, Bitter Sweet,-Charcoal. 
Sorbus Acuparia, Mountain Ash,-Charcoal. 
Sparus Chrysops, Porgs,-Charcoal. 
Spigelia Marilandica, Pink Root,-Charcoal. 
Stalagmitis Cambogioides, Gamboge,-Charcoal. 
Stannum, Tin,-Albumen; Milk; Flour. 
Stanni Chloridum, Chloride of Tin,-Albumen; 
Milk; Flour. 
Strychnos Ignatio, St. Ignatius' Bean,-Bromine; 
Chlorine; Iodine; Prussic Acid; Prussiate of Po- 
tassa; Chloroform. 
Strychnos Nux Vomica, Nia Vomica,-Bromine; 
Chlorine; Iodine; Prussic Acid; Prussiate of Po- 
tassa; Chloroform. 
Strychnia, Strychnia,-Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine; 
Prussic Acid; Prussiate of Potassa; Chloroform. 
Sulphate of Indigo, Sulphate of Indigo,-Magne- 
sia; Lime; Milk. 
Sulphuretted Hydrogen Gas, Sulphuretted Hy- 
drogen Gas,-Chlorine inhalation, {cautious.) 
Sulphurous Acid Gas, Sulphurous Acid Gas,- 
Ammonia inhalation, {cautious.) 302 
MEDICAL LEXICON. 
Symplocarpus Fostida, Skunk Cabbage,-Charcoal 
Tanacetum Vulgare, Oleum, Tansy, Oil of,-Char- 
coal. 
Tarantula, Tarantula,-Ammonia; Whiskey. 
Taxus Baccata, Yew,-Charcoal. 
Tetron Oceleratus, Blower,-Charcoal. 
Tetron Sceleratus, Tunny,-Charcoal. 
Tin, Muriate of, Muriate of Tin,-Albumen; Milk; 
Flour. 
Tiounas, Extract of many South American plants,- 
Iodine; Iodide of Potassa. 
Tieute, Upas Tieuta Tree,-Charcoal; Ammonia. 
Triticum Hybernum, Wheat (diseased),- 
Turbith Mineral, Sulphate of Peroxide of Mercury, 
-Mucilage; Albumen. 
UpasAutiar, Tree of Java,- 
Veratrum Alba, White Helebore,- 
Veratrum Niger, Black Helebore,- 
Veratrum Viride, American Helebore,-• 
Veratria, Veratria,- 
Vespa Crarbo, Hornet,-Ammonia in Solution. 
Vespa Vulgaris, Wasp,-Ammonia in Solution. 
Wasp Sting, Wasp Sting,-Ammonia. 
White Precipitate, Ammoniated Chloride of Mer- 
cury,-Mucilage; Fixed Oils. 
Woorara, War Poison of Guiana,-Iodine; Iodide 
of Potassium. 
Y ew-Charcoal. 
Zea Mays, Indian Corn (diseased,)- 
Zinci Sulphas, Sulphate of Zinc,-Albumen; Car- 
bonate of Soda; Tannic Acid; Astringents. 
Zinicum Salts of. Salts of Zinc,-Carbonate of 
Soda; Albumen; Tannic Acid; Astringents.