armamentarium
[ahr-muh-muh n-tair-ee-uh m, -men-]
- 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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Origin of armamentarium
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There is another reason why these California remedies should become a part of our armamentarium.
Tourniquets, placed upon the carotid arteries, occupy a position of great honor in the armamentarium of such people.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of SleepHenry M. Lyman
In dealing with the cases in the better-to-do and the rich, one has more weapons in the armamentarium.
The Nervous HousewifeAbraham Myerson
armamentarium
- the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice
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Word Origin and History for armamentarium
n.
1874, Latin, literally "little arsenal," from armamentum (see armament). Englished as armamentary (1731).
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armamentarium
(är′mə-mĕn-târ′ē-əm)- The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including drugs, books, supplies, and instruments.
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