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Webster 1913 Edition


Galenical

Ga-len′ic

,

Ga-len′ic-al

,
Adj.
[From
Galen
, the physician.]
Relating to
Galen
or to his principles and method of treating diseases.
Dunglison.
Galenic pharmacy
,
that branch of pharmacy which relates to the preparation of medicines by infusion, decoction, etc., as distinguished from those which are chemically prepared.