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dispensatories — n. book of medications; clinic … English contemporary dictionary
Dispensatory — Dis*pen sa*to*ry, n.; pl. {Dispensatories}. A book or medicinal formulary containing a systematic description of drugs, and of preparations made from them. It is usually, but not always, distinguished from a pharmacop[oe]ia in that it issued by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dispensatory — /di spen seuh tawr ee, tohr ee/, n., pl. dispensatories. 1. a book in which the composition, preparation, and uses of medicinal substances are described; a nonofficial pharmacopoeia. 2. a dispensary. [1560 70; < ML dispensatorium, LL… … Universalium
dispensatory — /dɪsˈpɛnsətəri/ (say dis pensuhtuhree), / sətri/ (say suhtree) noun (plural dispensatories) a book in which the composition, preparation, and uses of medicinal substances are described; a non official pharmacopoeia …
dispensatory — [di spen′sə tôr΄ē] n. pl. dispensatories [ML dispensatorium < LL dispensatorius, of management or control < L dispensare: see DISPENSE] 1. a handbook on the preparation and use of medicines; pharmacopeia 2. Obs. a dispensary … English World dictionary
