iatrochemistry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/aɪˌæt.ɹoʊˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ En-us-iatrochemistry.ogg

Word forms

iatrochemistry

Etymology

From iatro- + chemistry.

Related words

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