Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
al·li·ga·tion Pronunciation:
"al-&-'gA-sh&n Function:
noun : a process or rule for the solution of problemsconcerning the compounding or mixing of ingredients differing in price or quality:
a : one applied when a definite mixture is required called also
alligation alternate b : one applied when the price or quality of the mixture is to be determined called also
alligation medial