Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The typical genus of Phymatidæ, having very broad curved fore femora, of raptorial character.
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- noun Plural form of
phyma .
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Examples
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But flatus, when it obtains admission, increases and becomes stronger, and rushes toward any resisting object; but owing to its tenderness, and the quantity of blood which it (the liver) contains, it cannot be without uneasiness; and for these reasons the most acute and frequent pains occur in the region of it, along with suppurations and chronic tumors (phymata).
On Ancient Medicine 2007
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When the throat is diseased, or tubercles (phymata) form on the body, attention must paid to the secretions; for if they be bilious, the disease affects the general system; but if they resemble those of a healthy person, it is safe to give nourishing food.
Aphorisms 2007
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When tubercles (phymata) form in the urethra, if they suppurate and burst, the pain is carried off.
Aphorisms 2007
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When chronic abscesses (phymata) or pains in the joints take place after fevers, the patients are using too much food.
Aphorisms 2007
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When tubercles (phymata) or pains attack the joints after fevers, such persons are using too much food.
Aphorisms 2007
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There were also many defluxions about the genital parts, and ulcerations, boils (phymata), externally and internally, about the groins.
Of The Epidemics 2007
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He added, “I’ve done some bad things . . . but I’m no phymata.”
A Lincoln Rhyme eBook Boxed Set Jeffery Deaver 2001
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