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Definition of Physic
1. Noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
Specialized synonyms: Aloes, Bitter Aloes, Castor Oil, Epsom Salts, Laxative, Milk Of Magnesia, Rochelle Powder, Seidlitz Powder, Seidlitz Powders
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Aperient, Cathartic, Purgative
Definition of Physic
1. n. The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine.
2. v. t. To treat with physic or medicine; to administer medicine to, esp. a cathartic; to operate on as a cathartic; to purge.
Definition of Physic
1. Adjective. Relating to or concerning existent materials; physical. ¹
2. Noun. A medicine or drug, especially a cathartic or purgative. ¹
3. Noun. The art or profession of healing disease; medicine. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To cure or heal; to treat or administer medicine, especially to purge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Physic
1. to treat with medicine [v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS]
Medical Definition of Physic
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1. The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine. "A doctor of physik."
2. A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness; a remedy for disease; a medicine.
3. Specifically, a medicine that purges; a cathartic.
4. A physician.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Physic
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