Alvine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ælvɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Alvine is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Of or pertaining to the belly or intestines.
Meaning
(obsolete) Of or pertaining to the belly or intestines.
Example Sentences
alvine discharges alvine concretions
Should the dose of bark [of Cinchona trees] be too strong, or its use be too long continued, or finally, the digestive canal, or any other organ be in a state of inflammation, all the phenomena we have just mentioned become more intense and all the symptoms of phlegmasia are aggravated. Uneasiness and dry heat are felt at the epigastric region; nausea, borborygm, vomiting or alvine evacuations take place; […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evacuations, excretions, intestinal, abdominalian, gastroileac, ventrointestinal.
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