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Tetrapharmacom

Tetrapharmacom \Tet`ra*phar"ma*com\, Tetrapharmacum \Tet`ra*phar"ma*cum\, n. [NL. tetrapharmacon, L. tetrapharmacum, Gr. ?; te`tra- (see Tetra-) + ? a drug.] (Med.) A combination of wax, resin, lard, and pitch, composing an ointment.
--Brande & C.