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Ga⋅len⋅ism

  [gey-luh-niz-uhm]
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–noun
the medical system or principles of Galen.
Origin:
1865–70; Galen + -ism

Related forms:
Ga⋅len⋅ist, noun
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Ga·len·ism   (gā'lə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  The medical system based on the theories or practices of Galen.
Ga'len·ist adj. & n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: Ga·len·ism
Pronunciation: 'gA-l&-"niz-&m
Function: noun
: the Galenic system of medical practice

Main Entry: Ga·len·ist
Pronunciation: 'gA-l&-nist
Function: noun
: a follower or disciple of the ancient physician Galen
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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