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Particulars
In homeopathy, symptoms relating to a part of the person, that can be expressed “My…” ; compare GENERALS.
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Oleo gum
Resin a natural exudation from trees and plants that consists mainly of essential oil, gum, and resin.
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Nosode
In homeopathy, a remedy made from a diseased source, such as tuberculinum, made from tissue infected with tuberculosis. A homeopathic vaccination. A very dilute pathological tissue sample, taken from the blood, feces, mucus, pus, or tissue of an infected or diseased organism, administered to a human to promote immunity against disease. Syphilinum, a nosode utilized…
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Mucous membranes
Surface linings of the body, which secrete mucus. Membrane lining passages and cavities communicating with the air. A wet membrane which lines internal passages in the body, e.g. the nose, mouth, stomach and throat, and secretes mucus. Thin sheet of tissue that covers or lines parts of the body; it consists of a layer of…
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Mother tincture
In homeopathy, the source remedy, which is diluted to make the therapeutic dosages prescribed by homeopathic practitioners. The first stage in the preparation of a homeopathic remedy, made by soaking a plant, animal, or mineral product in a solution of alcohol.
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Micturation
Involuntary leakage of urine during coughing, laughing, or muscular effort.
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Mentals
In homeopathy, symptoms relating to the mental state, moods and ideas. Referring to the mind. Referring to the chin.
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Incontinence
Partial or complete loss of control of urination. Inability to control the passage of urine, semen, or feces due to one or more physiologic or psychological conditions. Lacking voluntary control over the bladder and bowel. In most people can be treated and controlled, if not cured. Specific changes in body function, often resulting from disease…
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Holistic
Among to treat the individual as an entity, incorporating body, mind, and spirit, from the Greek word holes meaning whole. An approach that attempts to treat the whole body and mind. Recognizing that health is influenced by an interaction of the three dimensions of health: psychological, physical, and social. Referring to a method of treatment…
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Germicidal
Destroy germs or micro-organisms such as bacteria. A substance that kills germs or microorganisms.
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