| confectio | Synonym: confection. Origin: L. Fr. Conficio, pp. -fectus, to make ready, prepare (05 Mar 2000) |
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| confection | A pharmaceutical preparation consisting of a drug mixed with honey or syrup; a soft solid, sometimes used as an excipient for pill masses. Synonym: confectio, conserve, electuary. Origin: L. Confectio (05 Mar 2000) |