galenic

[ guh-lee-nik, -len-ik ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or containing galena.

Origin of galenic

1
First recorded in 1820–30; galen(a) + -ic

Words Nearby galenic

Other definitions for Galenic (2 of 2)

Galenic
[ gey-len-ik, guh- ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Galen, his principles, or his methods.

  2. (usually lowercase) of or relating to galenicals or Galenic pharmacy.

Origin of Galenic

2
First recorded in 1660–70; Galen + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for Galenic

Galenic

/ (ɡeɪˈlɛnɪk, ɡə-) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Galen or his teachings or methods

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