armamentarium
[ ahr-muh-muhn-tair-ee-uhm, -men- ]
/ ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i əm, -mɛn- /
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noun, plural ar·ma·men·tar·i·a [ahr-muh-muhn-tair-ee-uh, -men-]. /ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i ə, -mɛn-/.
the aggregate of equipment, methods, and techniques available to one for carrying out one's duties: The stethoscope is still an essential part of the physician's armamentarium.
a fruitful source of devices or materials available or used for an undertaking: The new arts center is an armamentarium for creative activity.
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British Dictionary definitions for armamentarium
armamentarium
/ (ˌɑːməmɛnˈtɛərɪəm) /
noun plural -iums or -ia (-ɪə)
the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice
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Medical definitions for armamentarium
armamentarium
[ är′mə-mĕn-târ′ē-əm ]
n. pl. ar•ma•men•tar•i•ums
The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including drugs, books, supplies, and instruments.
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