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Definition of Polychrest

1. n. A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases.

Definition of Polychrest

1. Noun. (medicine) A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases. ¹

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Medical Definition of Polychrest

1. A medicine that serves for many uses, or that cures many diseases. Polychrest salt, potassium sulphate, specifically obtained by fusing niter with sulphur. Origin: Gr. Useful for many purposes; many + useful, fr. To use: cf. F. Polychreste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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