Mithridatium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtɪəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mithridatium is a noun meaning (historical medicine) Synonym of mithridate.
Meaning
(historical medicine) Synonym of mithridate.
Example Sentences
...putting into it Saccharum Buglossatum or triacle, or Mithridatium.
A number of theriacs and mithridatia appear in the writings of ancient doctors, but it is rare to find an account of how one of them was used and the effect it had.
Until as late as 1786, the London physician could officially prescribe the Venice treacle or Mithradatium, a remedy that contained as many as 65 ingredients including the dried flesh of vipers.
Word Forms
- mithridatiums
- mithridatia
Synonyms for mithridatium
Depending on context, synonyms include mithridate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mithridate, mithridatic, theriac, mithralog, methenamine, amethopterin.
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