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DACTYLETHRA

\dˈakta͡ɪlθɹə], \dˈakta‍ɪlθɹə], \d_ˈa_k_t_aɪ_l_θ_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of DACTYLETHRA

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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Dactylithra, from 'a finger.' A name given by the ancients to different topical applications, having the form of a finger, and proper for being introduced into the throat to excite vomiting.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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