Iatrochemistry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aɪˌæt.ɹoʊˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iatrochemistry is a noun meaning (chemistry, medicine) An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory.
Meaning
(chemistry, medicine) An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory.
Example Sentences
A parallel bid to read the body in terms of the new science came from iatrochemistry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iatromedicine, iatrology, iatrotheology, iamatology, actinochemistry, iatrophysics.
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