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CANTIANUS PULVIS

\kˈanʃi͡ənəs pˈʌlvɪs], \kˈanʃi‍ənəs pˈʌlvɪs], \k_ˈa_n_ʃ_iə_n_ə_s p_ˈʌ_l_v_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of CANTIANUS PULVIS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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'Kent Powder.' A cordial powder, known under the name 'Countess of Kent's Powder,' composed of coral, amber, crabs' eyes, prepared pearls, &c. It was given in cancer.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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