Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Plural of
collyrium .
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- noun Plural form of
collyrium .
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Examples
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But, what is more remarkable, Roger, Roland and The Four Masters make no mention of the possibility of surgical interference in these cases, but content themselves with elaborate collyria and ointments, or simply with internal treatment.
Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century Henry Ebenezer Handerson
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The treatment consists generally in ointments and collyria in abundance, but in fistula lachrymalis incision and tents of alder-pith, mandragora (_malum terrae_), briony, gentian, etc., are recommended, and entropion is referred directly to the surgeon.
Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century Henry Ebenezer Handerson
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Gilbert, on the other hand, while recommending these collyria and ointments, and even the internal remedies, adds the following:
Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century Henry Ebenezer Handerson
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And if it be true of the medicinal eyesalves of antiquity that they commonly caused the eye to smart on their first application (Tob.xi. 8, 12), "mordacia collyria,"
Epistles to the Seven Churches in Asia. 1807-1886 1863
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It also serves as a convenient vehicle for enemata, gargles, collyria, etc.
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Under the judicious application of cooling astringent collyria, and other remediate means, the irritation and pain of the parts were relieved, and the lids somewhat retracted.
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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It must therefore be treated by the daily application of the solid nitrate of silver, applied exactly to its surface; and, in the intervals of application, the use of any collyria may be had recourse to.
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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-- The application of cooling collyria and a weak solution of nitrate of silver, will generally suppress the further growth of this gland.
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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-- More stimulating collyria will now be necessary, as solutions of sulphate of zinc, copper, acetate of lead, &c. See No. 1,
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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