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galenic

[ guh-lee-nik, -len-ik ]
/ gəˈli nɪk, -ˈlɛn ɪk /
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adjective
of, relating to, or containing galena.
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Origin of galenic

First recorded in 1820–30; galen(a) + -ic

Words nearby galenic

galea, galeate, galeiform, Galen, galena, galenic, galenical, Galenic pharmacy, Galenism, galère, galerie

Other definitions for galenic (2 of 2)

Galenic
[ gey-len-ik, guh- ]
/ geɪˈlɛn ɪk, gə- /
adjective
of or relating to Galen, his principles, or his methods.
(usually lowercase) of or relating to galenicals or Galenic pharmacy.

Origin of Galenic

First recorded in 1660–70; Galen + -ic
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British Dictionary definitions for galenic

Galenic
/ (ɡeɪˈlɛnɪk, ɡə-) /
adjective
of or relating to Galen or his teachings or methods
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