tetrapharmacom Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tet`ra*phar"ma*com, Tet`ra*phar"ma*cum noun (Also<

• Tetrapharmacom
• Tetrapharmacum

)

Etymology

NL. tetrapharmacon, L. tetrapharmacum, Gr. (see Tetra-) + a drug.

Definitions

1. (Med.) A combination of wax, resin, lard, and pitch, composing an ointment. Brande & C.