alexipharmic

[ uh-lek-suh-fahr-mik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

warding off poisoning or infection; antidotal; prophylactic.

noun

an alexipharmic agent, especially an internal antidote.

alexipharmic

/ əˌlɛksɪˈfɑːmɪk /

adjective

acting as an antidote

noun

an antidote

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexipharmic¹

1665–75; obsolete alexipharm ( ac ) antidote (< Greek alexiphármakon, equivalent to alexi- averter ( alexin ) + phármakon poison, drug) + -ic; pharmacy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexipharmic¹

C17: from Greek alexipharmakon antidote, from alexein to avert + pharmakon drug

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Example Sentences

When the substance was in repute as a medicine of the "alexipharmic" kind, the supply naturally came up to the demand.

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The cooling regimen as it is called, was substituted for the alexipharmic, in so far as regards light clothing and cool air.

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