POLYPHARMACIA
\pˌɒlɪfɑːmˈe͡ɪʃə], \pˌɒlɪfɑːmˈeɪʃə], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_f_ɑː_m_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə]\
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The prescribing of too many medicines. A prescription, consisting of a number of medicines; hence the name Polyphar'macus, (F.) Polypharmaque, given to one who is in the habit of prescribing a number of medicines, and whose prescriptions are loaded with ingredients. The term is taken in bad part.
By Robley Dunglison
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