English Explanatory Dictionary

heroic medicine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the aggressive medical practices and methods used until the mid-19th century, particularly the dangerous and unproven treatments that were later replaced by scientific approaches.

Word forms

heroic medicine heroic medicines

Related words

heroic dose heroics
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