ecphractic

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From Ancient Greek ἐκφράσσω (ekphrássō, “to open or unblock”), from φράσσω (phrássō). Compare French ecphractique.

Medicine, Sciences Dated Serving to dissolve or clear viscous matter or secretions, and so remove obstructions

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek ἐκφράσσω (ekphrássō, “to open or unblock”), from φράσσω (phrássō). Compare French ecphractique.

Dated Any medicine of this kind.

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