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Medical Definition of Kyrie eleison
1. 1. Greek words, meaning "Lord, have mercy upon us," used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc. 2. The name given to the response to the Commandments, in the service of the Church of England and of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Origin: Gr. Kyrie 'elei^son. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)