MAGISTERIUM
\mˌad͡ʒɪstˈi͡əɹɪəm], \mˌadʒɪstˈiəɹɪəm], \m_ˌa_dʒ_ɪ_s_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_m]\
Definitions of MAGISTERIUM
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Magistery- m. Bismuthi, Bismuth, subnitrate of-m. Jalapae, Resin of Jalap- m. Marcasitae, Bismuth, subnitrate of-m. Plumbi, Plumbi subcarbonas- m. Sulphuris, Sulphur lotum- m. Tartari purgans, Potassae acetas.
By Robley Dunglison
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A name used by the followers of Paracelsus for certain medicinal preparations, especially such as were made by precipitation and which were believed to possess extraordinary virtues. The term is still sometimes employed for bismuth subnitrate (m. bismuth) and for precipitated sulphur (m. sulphuris). [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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