morbific
causing disease.
Origin of morbific
1- Also mor·bif·i·cal .
Other words from morbific
- mor·bif·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby morbific
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How to use morbific in a sentence
But many times the menses proceed from some violence done to nature, or some morbific matter, which often proves fatal.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousBut impressibility does not imply disease, although it may make the system more accessible to slight morbific agencies.
Buchanan's Journal of Man, January 1888 | VariousExposure to cold brings with it the ability to withstand it, and not only that but all other morbific influences as well.
The houseboat book | William F. WaughBut there is nothing morbid or morbific going into these few lines.
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled from Her Letters and Journals | Charles Edward StoweThe indications are, to lubricate the mucous surfaces, remove morbific materials from the system, and improve the general health.
The American Reformed Cattle Doctor | George Dadd
British Dictionary definitions for morbific
/ (mɔːˈbɪfɪk) /
causing disease; pathogenic
Derived forms of morbific
- morbifically, adverb
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