MATERIA MEDICA


Meaning of MATERIA MEDICA in English

[ məˌtɪərɪə'mɛdɪkə ]

■ noun the body of remedial substances used in the practice of medicine.

↘the study of the origin and properties of these substances.

Origin

C17: mod. L., translation of Gk hulē iatrikē 'healing material'.

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