Meaning of Remedies | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Remedy.
2. Archaic. the science of therapeutic remedies.
3. the oriental art of inserting fine needles into various parts of the body to treat certain types of disorders. — acupuncturist, n.
4. an antidotal substance used to expel or resist poison. — alexipharmic, alexipharmac, adj.
5. Obsolete, an ointment.
   Obsolete,
6. any substance that alleviates a condition of disease or illness.
7. the method of treating diseases by using agents that produce effects different from those of the disease. Cf. homeopathy. — allopath, allopathist, n. — allopathie, adj.
8. a restorative, invigorating medicine.
9. a pain-relieving medicine, as an opiate or narcotic.
10. Obsolete, a treatise on antidotes. Also called pharmacopoeia.
    Obsolete,
11. a remedy to counteract a harmful substance in the body.

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