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Definitions for dispensatory
dɪˈspɛn səˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr idis·pen·sato·ry
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dispensatorynoun
A book containing a systematic description of drugs and of preparations made from them.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Dispensatorynoun
A book in which the composition of medicines is described and directed; in the Greek a Pharmacopeia.
Etymology: from dispense
The description of the ointment is found in the chymical dispensatory. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 98.
A whole dispensatory was little enough; and to meet with, and suffice to all their wants. Henry Hammond.
Our materia medica is large enough; and to look into our dispensatories, one would think no disease incurable. Thomas Baker.
Webster Dictionary
Dispensatoryverb
granting, or authorized to grant, dispensations
Dispensatorynoun
a book or medicinal formulary containing a systematic description of drugs, and of preparations made from them. It is usually, but not always, distinguished from a pharmacop/ia in that it issued by private parties, and not by an official body or by government
Etymology: [L. dispensatorius relating to management. See Dispense, v. t.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dispensatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dispensatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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