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ASPIDIUM ATHAMANTICUM

\aspˈɪdi͡əm ˈaθɐmˌantɪkəm], \aspˈɪdi‍əm ˈaθɐmˌantɪkəm], \a_s_p_ˈɪ_d_iə_m ˈa_θ_ɐ_m_ˌa_n_t_ɪ_k_ə_m]\

Definitions of ASPIDIUM ATHAMANTICUM

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A South African fern, Ord. Filices, which is possessed of anthelmintic properties. Its caudex, in the form of powder, infusion, or electuary, has been found excellent in helminthiasis, and especially in tapeworm.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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