(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:45:22

Tet`ra*phar"ma*com (?), Tet`ra*phar"ma*cum (?), n. [NL. tetrapharmacon, L. tetrapharmacum, Gr. ; (see Tetra-) + a drug.] Med.

A combination of wax, resin, lard, and pitch, composing an ointment.

Brande & C.

 

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