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Definition of Collyrium
1. Noun. Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes.
Definition of Collyrium
1. n. An application to the eye, usually an eyewater.
Definition of Collyrium
1. Noun. A lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes; an eye-salve. ¹
2. Noun. Loosely, any product applied to or around the eyes; kohl. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Collyrium
1. a medicinal lotion [n -RIA or -RIUMS]
Medical Definition of Collyrium
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Collyrium
Literary usage of Collyrium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Medical Formulary by Henry Beasley (1856)
"Iodide of zinc gr. iv, distilled water gvj. collyrium ZINCI ... Gr. j of oxide,
to gj of plantain water. collyrium ZINCI ..."
2. Therapeutics, Materia Medica, and Pharmacy: Including the Special by Samuel Otway Lewis Potter (1909)
"¡j-iv to the 3, as collyrium, has succeeded admirably (\Vi). Atropine, locally
throughout the disease; not very effectual (Roosa); is, for «wen cases, ..."
3. Monthly Journal of Medical Science (1851)
"Occasionally the collyrium seems to have derived its name and fame from some great
... Thus, for example, Galen gives a recipe for the collyrium which ..."
4. The Dublin Journal of Medical Science (1836)
"With the above exceptions, it should never be seen either in the barracks or
quarters.'"—Medico-Chirurgical Review, April 1836. collyrium of Henderson. ..."
5. The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature by Tobias George Smollett (1786)
"... collyrium of the Nation,' read ' Delirium of the Author.' We meet not here,
indeed, fo many glaring ..."
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