See Also: cere(1)(dictionary)
cere(2)(dictionary)

polypharmacy (iou) and cere(2) (iou)


polypharmacy (iou)



polypharmacy noun. M18.
[from POLY- + PHARMACY: cf. Greek polupharmakos knowing or using many drugs.]
Medicine. The use of several drugs or medicines together in the treatment of disease (freq. with the suggestion of indiscriminate, unscientific, or excessive prescription).
polypharmacal adjective using many drugs or medicines M17.
,polypharma'ceutical noun & adjective (a) noun a medicinal preparation containing several drugs; (b) adjective of or relating to polypharmacy: M20.

cere(2) (iou)



cere verb trans. LME.
[Latin cerare to wax, from cera wax.]
Wrap in a cerecloth. LME.
b. Anoint with spices etc., embalm. L15-L16.
Smear, cover, or impregnate with wax. LME-M17.