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pulv.
abbreviation for
- (in prescriptions) powder.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pulv.1
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Example Sentences
Take of syrup of mugwort one ounce, syrup of maiden-hair two ounces, pulv-elect triasand one drachm; make a julep.
After trying squill medicines without effect, he was ordered to take Pulv.
After a trial of squill, fixed alkaly, and dulcified spirit of nitre, I directed Pulv.
After trying chrystals of tartar, fixed alkaly, squills, &c. I directed three grains of Pulv.
The medicines hitherto in vain directed against the epileptic attacks, were now suspended, and two grains of the Pulv.
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