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Definition of Euphorbium

1. Noun. An acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine.

Definition of Euphorbium

1. n. An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifera. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned.

Medical Definition of Euphorbium

1. An inodourous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned. Origin: NL, fr. L. Euphorbeum, from Gr.; so called after Euphorbus, a Greek physician. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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