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1. clistē̆r n.

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Med. (a) A clyster, enema; any medicinal liquid administered through the rectum; (b) the instrument for injecting such liquids, a sort of syringe.

2. dīa- pref.

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Med. In names of pharmaceutical preparations, or drugs, usually indicating that the herb or the like which follows is the chief ingredient: (a) dia- bardich, some kind of drug; dia- borago, a drug…

3. embōte, -um n.

Additional spellings: embotum
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Med. A syringe or douche for introducing curative fumes or liquids.

4. sordicī̆e n.

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Med. Purulent matter, pus.

5. stiptik adj.

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(a) Harsh to the taste, sharp, sourish; also, used of taste: sapoure stiptik; (b) med. of medicinal ingredients, medicines, etc.: astringent.

6. suppositōrī(e n.

Additional spellings: suppositorie
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Med. (a) A rectal suppository to induce defecation, eliminate abdominal gas, promote healing, etc.; (b) a vaginal suppository to reduce excessive menstrual flow or purge the uterus of unhealthy…