galenical

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Adjective, Noun

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galenical, a.

Pertaining to, or containing, galena.

galenical, a. [From Galen, the physician.].

Relating to Galen or to his principles and method of treating diseases. Dunglison. [1913 Webster]

Galenic pharmacy, that branch of pharmacy which relates to the preparation of medicines by infusion, decoction, etc., as distinguished from those which are chemically prepared.

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