Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Mithridatism
Resistance to poison developed by gradually administering increased doses of it.
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Mistura
The Latin term for a medicinal blend.
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Misce
In Latin, it means “mix”; used in a doctor’s prescription to instruct the pharmacist to combine the ingredients.
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Misanthrope
An individual who despises socializing with others and desires to live in seclusion.
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Miner’s spit
The dark expectoration from coal miners that contains traces of coal dust.
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Miner’s elbow
Inflammation of the bursa located above the elbow, also known as student’s elbow.
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Milk crust
A dry, scaly buildup observed on the scalps of very young infants. It is a type of seborrhea that quickly improves with the following ointment: Mix 15 grains of Hydrarg. Amnion Chloride with 30 minims of Liquor Picis Carb. in one ounce of Yellow Soft Paraffin; apply it both morning and night.
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Vegetable milk
A plant-based synthetic milk made from vegetables like soybeans.
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Skimmed milk
Milk from which the cream has been extracted, also known as separated milk.
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Lemon juice milk
Milk with ¾ ounce of lemon juice incorporated per quart.
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