| eclectic | 1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher. 2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine. Eclectic physician, one of a class of practitioners of medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic physician. Eclectic school. See Bolognese school, under Bolognese. Origin: Gr, fr. To pick out, choose out: cf. F. Eclectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| eclecticism | A nineteenth-century cult popular in america which treats diseases by application of single remedies to known pathologic conditions, without reference to nosology, special attention being given to developing indigenous plant remedies. (12 Dec 1998) |
| eclegm | <pharmacology> A medicine made by mixing oils with sirups. Origin: F. Eclegme, L. Ecligma, fr. Gr, fr. To lick up. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |