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porotic, a. and n. Med. ? Obs. rare—0.|pɒˈrɒtɪk| [ad. mod.L. pōrōtic-us, f. Gr. πωρόειν to form a callus, f. πῶρος pore n.2: see -ic.] (See quots.)
1696Phillips (ed. 5), Porotick Medicines, Medicines which by drying, thickning and astringent Qualities turn part of the Nourishment into brawny or callous Matter. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Poroticks, a term used by the antients for such medicines as would consume callus. 1842Dunglison Med. Lex., Porotic, a remedy believed to be capable of assisting the formation of callus. 1895Syd. Soc. Lex. |