Domesticine
Domesticine
Domesticine (pronunciation: /dəˈmɛstɪsiːn/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a hypothetical drug or treatment that is used for domestic purposes. The term is derived from the Latin word domesticus, meaning "belonging to the house", and the suffix -ine, which is commonly used in the names of drugs.
Etymology
The term domesticine is a combination of the Latin word domesticus, which means "belonging to the house", and the suffix -ine, which is used in the names of many drugs. The term was likely coined to refer to a hypothetical drug or treatment that could be used for domestic purposes.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Domestic: Pertaining to the home or household affairs.
- Medicine: The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, or preventing diseases and injuries.
- Drug: A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease or to enhance physical or mental well-being.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Domesticine
- Wikipedia's article - Domesticine
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