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Mercurialist

Mercurialist \Mer*cu"ri*al*ist\, n.

  1. One under the influence of Mercury; one resembling Mercury in character.

  2. (Med.) A physician who uses much mercury, in any of its forms, in his practice.

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mercurialist

n. (context archaic medicine English) A doctor who uses mercury or supports its use in medicine.